Warren L. Nelson, 89, formerly of Eau Claire, Wis., died peacefully Sunday, March 27, 2011 at Villa Marina Health & Rehab. Center, Superior, Wis.

Warren was the son of John W. and Sophie (Larson) Nelson and was raised in Superior. He graduated from Central High School, attended UWS and Yale University.

Warren served in the European front as a staff sergeant in the United States Army Signal Corps.

While residing in Eau Claire he was employed for 45 years with Wisconsin Bell/AT&T as an engineer.

With his father, John and brother, Jim, their shared hunting and fishing trips were unforgettable. He was always "up front to help" by sharing his many skills with others.

He was predeceased by his son, Mark L. Nelson; sisters, Betty and Joyce; and brother, James.

Warren is survived by his wife, Arlene (Holter) Nelson; daughter Jill (Nelson) Bender and husband David; son Larry Nelson and wife Pat; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sisters, Gloria of Menomonee Falls, Wis., and Jane of Denver, Colo.; brother-in-law, Roderic Campbell of Superior; and other numerous relatives and friends.

The celebration of Warren's life will be at a later date.

If desired, memorials in Warren's name may be made to Concordia Lutheran Church, Superior or Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Eau Claire. Arrangements were entrusted to the Downs Funeral Home, corner of Ogden Ave., & 19th St., Superior. To sign the online guestbook or send condolences please visit www.downsfh.com.

The family wishes to thank Villa-Marina in Superior as well as each and every staff member for their professionalism and compassion.