I can only say I have traveled through the breathtaking up and down melody of a lifetime that, I studied and trained for, wandered the paths of least resistance (following my water nature) to, and that I am either blessed and one of the luckiest bozos walking this planet or both. Frank Oz did not perform on Fraggle Rock, and Jim Henson and Hunt limited their time on the show, so they performed supporting characters. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. They spent 40 wonderful years together. Then we must take 40 candles out of the cake! Mr. Nelson portrayed the count from the time the character was introduced on Sesame Street in 1972. After graduation from Cloquet High School and Concordia College (Moorhead), he enrolled at August- ana Seminary in Rock Island, IL. U.S., Veterans' Gravesites, ca.1775-2019. Jerry Nelson performed in both of the Muppet Show pilots. In 1966 Jerry accepted a call to Triumphant Cross Lutheran Church in St. Clair Shores, MI. Nelson performed as a principal puppeteer in numerous Muppet productions for over thirty years, including the Muppet movies, The Muppet Show, Fraggle Rock, and various TV specials. He bravely served his country fighting two tours in Vietnam until his honorable discharge in 1968 as rank of Sergeant. We are sad to announce that on February 24, 2023, at the age of 87, Jerry Comer of Parsons, Tennessee passed away. Jerry Nelson performed the left half of the monster, and because of this, had to perform the character's head with his left hand. His other Muppet roles on that program were Herbert Birdsfoot, The Amazing Mumford, Herry Monster, Biff, Mr. Johnson, Simon Soundman, Mr. Chatterly, Frazzle, Little Jerry, and Sherlock Hemlock. Different onesI do intend to work with my old friend Count Von Count again this next season.[5] By the late 2000s, Nelson could no longer do the physical puppeteer work, but he continued to voice the Count and his other characters for Sesame Street while Matt Vogel normally did the puppetry. Although she was not conscious, I think she knew we were both there. | Renowned for his wide range of characters and singing abilities, he performed Muppet characters on Sesame Street, The Muppet Show, Fraggle Rock, and various Muppet movies and specials. Jerry loved anything fast. Jerry was born on March 3, 1938 in Warsaw to Denzel and Lena (Williamson) Nelson though his mother passed when he was very young. Caring for her limited Nelson's involvement in The Muppet Show's first season. Send Flowers. Mr. Jerry GilRoy Nelson was born November 9, 1952 in Rose. Jerry joined the U.S. Marine Corps after high school and was later stationed at Cherry Point. Bobby Bank/WireImage. Jerry L. Nelson (July 10, 1934 August 23, 2012) was an American puppeteer, best known for his work with The Muppets. Nelson also performed many characters on The Muppet Show, including Sgt. Cody Wyoming. He was 78. After graduating from Alamo Heights High School and time at Brown College, he moved to Los Angeles, California. Its funny when I think about it because at least twenty of those years I denied being a puppeteer. IN THE CARE OF. He has a childlike curiosity about how things work. This applied to musician characters such as Floyd or Slim Wilson, regularly used in band and musical numbers. After graduating from Alamo Heights High. Nelson was the first puppeteer to perform Mr. Snuffleupagus, keeping the role from 1971 to 1978. In The Frog Prince, he performed Kermit the Frog's nephew Robin for the first time; however, in that appearance, although Robin's voice and personality were the same, the character was actually a prince who was turned into a frog. Other regular characters also vocalized: Robin on "Halfway Down the Stairs" or "I'm Five," Thog singing "Oh Babe What Would You Say," or Pops singing "Once in Love With Amy." Bellingham, Washington - As we knew he would, Jerry P. Nelson quietly slipped away on December 4, 2022. In 1970, he joined the company and began working regularly on Sesame Street. In 1972, he originated the role of Count von Count, who is perhaps his best-known character. He was 78. Jerry joined the U.S. Marine Corps after high school and was later stationed at Cherry Point. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. He reprised the role of the announcer in The Muppets. Robin, for instance, is an undersized metaphor for my own insecurities. Jerry served in the U. S. Marine Corp. Reserves from. JERRY NELSON OBITUARY. He was predeceased by : his wife Marie Renfroe Comer; his son Jerry Wayne Comer; his parents, Ila Comer and Lloyd Comer; and his . The family would like to express special thanks to his wife for taking good and loving care of him for the last 2 years. He married Linda Haggett in 1968. By Jonathan Wolfe. 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It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. Many of his characters drifted to silent background roles and several were recast; Statler was assumed by Steve Whitmire starting with 2002's "Keep Fishin'" music video, Floyd Pepper was briefly recast to John Kennedy, and Nelson's half of the Two-Headed Monster on Sesame Street was passed to Joey Mazzarino in 2001. These have included "Moonshine" and "Don't Waste Water," rerecorded versions of Joe Raposo's "Frog Struggle Song" and "There's a Bird on Me," and the Number Guy segments. He was born on September 28, 1940, in San Antonio, Texas to Adele and Gerald Nelson. Jerry Nelson, a resident of Winona Lake and a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, passed away quietly at home on Saturday, April 3, 2021. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.. Starting in 2008, Vogel took over most of Nelson's Muppet Show roles as well. In the early 2000s, Jerry Nelson began to phase out performing his primary Muppet Show family characters. [8] [9] For the last six years of his life, he required an oxygen tank to assist his breathing. He was born July 19, 1946, to the late Jim and Maudie Phillips in . Nelson eventually ceased doing the physical puppeteering for Snuffy, for a time only providing the voice before dropping out of the role altogether. It is long and boring but I have had health issues for a couple of years now. Jacquie wrote a really nice book about Christine. He was ordained into the Lutheran ministry in Seattle, WA in 1961. NELSON, Mr. Jerry-age 70, of Clio, passed away Friday, February 3, 2023 at his residence. That version of the song gets frequent radio airplay during the Christmas season (although the song is not seasonal). Jerry and Kay lived in Waterbury from 1961-1966. Admin. He is survived by : his wife Marlene (Miller); his children, David Nelson (Laureen) of Cherryville, PA, Bart Nelson (Nancy) of Johnsonburg and Kyle Nelson of Johnsonburg; his sisters, Sally Anderson of Kane and Doris Hybl (Charles) of Keysville, VA; and his sister-in-law Lois Nelson of Spring Grove, PA.. In The Muppet Show: Sex and Violence, he performed Electric Mayhem bass player Floyd Pepper for the first time, Statler, and several other roles (including Dr. Nauga and two of the Seven Deadly Sins). He performed many minor characters on Muppets Tonight, and was The Snoozer in an episode of The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss. In addition to his daughter, Mr. Nelson is survived by his wife, Jocelyn Torricelli Nelson; a son, Leif Nelson; a sister, Jeanne Moat; and three grandchildren. And then we will count the burps! However, he continued to voice his characters on Sesame Street until his death on August 23, 2012. In 2005, Nelson was one of the narrators on the audiobook version of It's Not Easy Bein' Green, displaying his vocal versatility by reciting most of the quotes from Muppet characters, including Dr. Teeth and the Doozers. His. His other characters on that show included Sherlock Hemlock, Herry Monster and the Amazing Mumford. Please allow 24 hours for your entry to be reviewed for appropriate content. Mr. Nelsons designs were the basis for the twin telescopes at the W. M. Keck Observatory on Mauna Kea, a dormant volcano on the island of Hawaii. Jerry worked 30 years for General Motors Truck and Bus before retiring. Arrangements are in the care of Cotten Funeral Home & Crematory. That's another blessing.[4]. He performed the lead vocals for many songs as Floyd of the Electric Mayhem, Little Jerry of Little Jerry and the Monotones, Slim Wilson of Lubbock Lou and his Jughuggers, and a number of Anything Muppet bands. There he began his 32-year career working for the phone company. Im glad I stayed with him and Karen in San Antonio, Texas on my last visit. Puppeteer, actor, musician, and master of voices, Jerry Nelson originally joined Henson & Company as a temporary replacement for Frank Oz, who had been drafted into the armed services in the 60's.He later re-joined the crew as a full-time performer in the 70's, and has since been heavily involved in almost every major Muppet project, including Sesame Street (1969), The Muppet Show (1976 . Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. Matt Vogel currently performs most of Nelson's Muppet characters.[7]. But the reasons for giving it up were because at that time we were doing The Muppet Show and he was a real part of the show, and they needed his presence. For this reason, Nelson was asked to perform Gobo, the central role on the show. 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