Thomas A. Nelson, 69, died unexpectedly at his residence on Thursday, April 19, 2007. He was born in Racine on April 3, 1938, the son of the late Nels and Leta (nee: Crain) Nelson. Mr. Nelson served with the U.S. Army and was discharged in 1959. In June of 1960, here in Racine, he was united in marriage to the former Donna Mae Steinman. He was self-employed landlord in the Racine Area. Surviving are his wife of nearly 47 years, Donna Mae; their son Dennis (Sharon O'Brien) Nelson; grandchildren Stephanie O'Brien, Sara (Rudy Talavera) Hellesen, Sabrina (Mike Morrison) Hellesen; 3 great grandchildren, Izayah, Seth, Ilyana; sister Lois Brown of Mansfield, OH; brother Ed (Janice) Nelson of Omaha, NE; sisters-in-law, Mary Nelson of Milltown, WI and Carol Steinman of Racine, and very special friends Ray and Juanita Marhefke of Racine. His nieces, nephews, other relatives and friend further survive him. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers Robert and James Nelson. His Funeral Service will be held in the funeral home on Tuesday, April 24th, at 7:00 p.m.. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 5:00 p.m. until the time of the Service. Burial with full military honors will be on Wednesday in the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Cemetery