Las Cruces, New Mexico – Brett James Nelson passed away on September 5, 2012 at the age of 50. He was born in Racine on June 20, 1962, the son of James H. and Judy K. (nee: Pavia) Nelson. On December 7, 1985 he was married to the earthly love of his life, Judith A. Lorbeck. Brett was employed at Western Publishing for 15 years; and most recently at Sybron Dental Specialties. He had been a Las Cruces resident since March of 2010.

Bretts' first love was God because of the Grace, Love and Forgiveness he received as he accepted Jesus as his Lord and Saviour in August of 1994. His second love was his family and being a loving and grace-filled role model to them. Brett enjoyed all outdoor sports especially fishing and hunting, he was an avid golfer and weight lifter. His greatest passion in life was to serve his Lord and Saviour in season and out of season. Brett along with his wife Judy were blessed to minister with Salvation Army, Prison Fellowship, M.B.T.C. Faith-based Rehabs, and also the ministry God impressed upon his heart Freedoms' Choice Ministry, where it was a blessing to reach out to those who were imprisoned physically, emotionally and spiritually.

Brett is survived by his loving wife Judy; his children Jamie (Kerry) Allyn of Pewaukee, Jessica (Louis Johnson) Allyn, Brittney Lynn Nelson, Amber Hunter all of Racine, Brett (Carrie Lea Holler) Nelson Jr. of Mt. Plesant of whom he was deeply proud of; 16 Grandchildren; 2 Great grand Children; Father James H. (Nancy) Nelson of Sayner, Mother Judy K. (Frank) Supko of Burlington; Siblings Wendy (Robert) Cole of Raymond, Wade (Sandra) Nelson of Racine, Jody (Andre) Antreassian of Burlington and step-brother Bill (Karen) Thomas of Appleton; Mother-in-law Arlene Lorbeck of Racine; Sister-in laws Diane (Tony) Woehlke of Sheboygan Falls, Pauline Lorbeck of Racine, Christine (Bob) Holh of Austin, TX., Susan (Walter) Davis and Jennifer (Brian) Willing of Racine as well as many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his son Brandon; step-mother Carolyn Nelson; step-brother Rick Thomas; father-in-law Gregory Lorbeck; son-in-law Brian Hunter; special cousin Scott Phillips; and Grandparents.

The celebration of his life and funeral service will be held in the funeral home at 11:00am on Friday, September 14, 2012 with Pastor Jerry Worsham officiating. Interment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be in the funeral home Thursday evening from 5pm – 7pm, and Friday beginning at 10am. Memorials to the family have been suggested.