Franksville – Robert P. Nelson, 75 passed away at his home on Monday, August 13, 2012 with his wife and children at his side following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Paris Township January 21, 1937, son of Peter and Alice (Cady) Nelson. Robert graduated from Washington Park High School "Class of 1955."  On December 27, 1980 he was united in marriage to his best friend Virginia E. Nelson in Franksville.  He was employed at Belle City Castings / Racine Steel in the engineer department as a design engineer retiring in 1999.

He found great joy in bowling, watching television and mostly enjoying the military channel, spending time with children and grandchildren, and watching the Packers. He was very excited to have one of the great grandchildren named after him (Liam Robert Moczynski).

Bob is survived by his wife, Ginny; his children John (Rebecca) Palmer of Waterford, Kim (Paul ) Moczynski and Jenni Wise (Bob Drew ,Jr.) both of Franksville, Terri (David) Much of Hartford, Mike (Janice) Abel of Ettrick, Daniel (Brenda) Abel of Neenah, and Candace Nelson of Racine;  14 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren; his sisters Nina ( Ronald) Hansen and Verna (Lawrence) Hansen both of Racine and Marion Nass of Prescott Valley, Arizona; as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services will be held in the funeral home on Saturday, August 18, 2012 at 11:30 a.m. with his nephew Keith Hansen officiating. Interment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park.  All are invited to visit with the family beginning at 10:00 a.m.