He was 78. After graduating from Alamo Heights High. He was ordained into the Lutheran ministry in Seattle, WA in 1961. Also survived by his sisters Judy Sayers of Worcester; Franne Nelson of Morrisville; Donna Barry of Hoonah, Alaska and his brother/nephew, Robert LaClair of Barre Town; as well as many nieces and nephews. For decades, the size of telescopes seemed to have stalled with the roughly five-meter Hale Telescope at Palomar Mountain, Calif., built in 1949. JERRY NELSON OBITUARY. That's another blessing.[4]. Nelson also performed T.R. [3], Nelson had a daughter named Christine from his first marriage to Jacqueline Nelson Gordon. On The Jim Henson Hour, he recurred as Beard and played various one-shots and prominent supporting roles in the one-shot specials. (Oh, didnt I tell you? Nelson's announcing duties extended to Elmo's World, voicing the announcer heard on Elmo's TV (replacing Ron Marshall after Season 32) that introduces the channel Elmo is watching. Nelson was the first puppeteer to perform Mr. Snuffleupagus, keeping the role from 1971 to 1978. He was 93. In addition to his versatility at character dialects, Nelson was an accomplished vocalist, and often received showcases on The Muppet Show. Worcester, VT Jerry Edward Nelson, 72, of Worcester passed away peacefully at home with his loving wife at his side on December 9, 2020. Jerry loved his family, enjoyed entertaining, cooking, barbequing, and helping others. Of course, I didn't know it when I was ten years old driving my mother crazy, making funny noises, discovering and stretching my imagination, playing with my voice. He has a childlike curiosity about how things work. Nelson and Hunt also performed a duo known as Biff and Sully. Dave Goelz and Jerry Nelson on the set of Muppets Tonight. Anyone can read what you share. Cody Wyoming. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. 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." memorial page for Jerry Nelson McConnell (16 Jan 1934-23 Feb 2008), Find a Grave Memorial ID 26229087, citing Riverside National Cemetery, . Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.. It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Norman Nelson (Johnsonburg, Pennsylvania), born in Ridgway, Pennsylvania, who passed away on January 15, 2023, at the age of 87, leaving to mourn family and friends. One such character, Lew Zealand, was originally intended as a one-shot, but soon became a recurring character. for a complete character gallery, see Jerry Nelson characters, 39 Years on a 40 Year Street: An Essay by Jerry Nelson, Sesame Street: A Celebration - 40 Years of Life on the Street, Peter Alexander prsentiert Spezialitten #10, Count It Higher: Great Music Videos from Sesame Street, Sing, Hoot & Howl with the Sesame Street Animals, Muppet Sing Alongs: Billy Bunny's Animal Songs, Elmo's Musical Adventure: Peter and the Wolf, Muppets from Space: The Making of Muppet Movie Magic, 1/17/1971 'Ed Sullivan Show - String Quartet' | Jim Henson's Red Book, ToughPigs.com 2009 interview with Jerry Nelson, Jim Henson's Red Book entry about Nelson's beginnings with the Muppets, Jessica Max Stein's obituary/memorial essay for Nelson, Halfway Down the Stairs fansite (archive.org), Nelson also wrote songs for Muppet productions: ", Kenneth Plume's 2000 interview with Nelson , The Muppet Mindset 2011 interview with Jerry Nelson . Send your deepest condolences with fresh flowers. This article is about the puppeteer. Share Jerry's life story with friends and family. When the first Keck telescope was installed, in 1993, it was nearly twice as large as any other telescope, at 10 meters in diameter. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts are suggested to the. Bobby Bank/WireImage. He reprised the role of the announcer in The Muppets. On Sesame Street, Nelson's longest-running character was Count von Count, the counting vampire who takes delight in counting anything (and everything) he can. View agent, publicist, legal and company contact details on IMDbPro, Muppet Movie and Great Muppet Caper Puppeteers, Co-Stars, and Guest Stars Who Have Passed Aaway. In The Christmas Toy, he performed Balthazar, who he would reprise on the series The Secret Life of Toys (for which he also wrote songs). Funeral arrangement under the care ofNedza Family Funeral Homes. His Funeral Service will be 10:30 AM Saturday, February 19, 2022 at Hope Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls, SD. 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. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Norman Nelson to pay them a last tribute. May she walk with her angels and meet her true love William Marion Nelson once again and see her family whom all are celebrating in Heaven now. It is long and boring but I have had health issues for a couple of years now. Because of this, he had to give up the role of Statler, but for the most part he retained his other established characters (Floyd Pepper, Robin, Droop, etc.) Jerry Don Rothwell Nelson. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Adele and Gerald Nelson, his brother, Herron Nelson, nephew Ron Ambs, and grandson Brenden Nelson. [8][9] For the last six years of his life, he required an oxygen tank to assist his breathing. [11] She loved him so much. In the 1990s, Mr. Nelson was one of the few people who understood the potential and the practical technology challenges of building adaptive optics systems, which improve the performance of telescopes by correcting for Earths atmosphere. There are no events at this time. Jerry was born Sept. 18, 1944, in Argos, to the late Maurice E. and Cleta R. (Miller) Nelson. Jacquie wrote a really nice book about Christine. He is survived by and the proud father of son, Gerald Alan Nelson and wife Jennifer, grandchildren Ashleigh and Ryan; daughter, Amie Naas and husband Kyle, grandchildren, Alycia and Gina Alvarez, Kendall . Obituaries Services We Offer . Come the late 1990s, Nelson has begun to focus more on his musical career but continues his involvement in The Muppets. He originated the role of Fozzie Bear's mother in season 2 of The Muppet Show and reprised the role in the TV specials A Muppet Family Christmas, The Muppets at Walt Disney World, and the film The Muppet Christmas Carol. 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. South of the Border was maybe the first of a long list of tunes and Im still learning them and singing them and will until the day I die. 2017-2023 Tribute Archive. He was a logger with his own sawmill; worked for Washington Electric as a lineman; was a contractor and developer having built several homes throughout the Worcester area; was a dairy farmer raising Jersey cows, and owned a trucking company which hauled mail for the U.S. postal service and liquor for the State of VT Liquor Department. For a memorial guestbook, please visit www.guareandsons.com. Add a Memory. Survived by daughter Debby and son Shawn (Beckie), 7 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Jerry Nelson, who conceived of the design for the segmented telescope, which allowed scientists to peer farther into the universe than ever before, died on June 10 at his home in Santa Cruz, Calif. After graduating from Alamo Heights High School and time at Brown College, he moved to Los Angeles, California. View Jerry Bendall's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more. 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. Sechrest-Davis Funerals and Cremations. He was one of a kind and will be truly missed. As was the practice then in the Augustana Lutheran Church he was assigned his first call at Zion Lutheran, in Waterbury, CT. During his time, he was active in the civil rights movement in Selma, AL. Its funny when I think about it because at least twenty of those years I denied being a puppeteer. He will then be laid to rest at New Bern Memorial Cemetery with military honors. Jerry and Kay lived in Waterbury from 1961-1966. A Memorial Service was held at Concordia Lutheran Church, 16801 Huebner Rd, San Antonio, Texas, on Monday, January 2, 2023 at 11:00 am. Jerry Nelson died on August 23, 2012 after years of health issues complicated by COPD. Robin, for instance, is an undersized metaphor for my own insecurities. Sign the Guest Book. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. I enjoy singing and I get to sing a lot. At the same time, Nelson was still actively performing on Sesame Street. Nelson performed as a principal puppeteer in numerous Muppet productions for over thirty years, including the Muppet movies, The Muppet Show, Fraggle Rock . In the early 2000s, Jerry Nelson began to phase out performing his primary Muppet Show family characters. Mr. Nelson was also involved in other projects featuring Jim Hensons Muppets, including the 1984 movie The Muppets Take Manhattan, the 1983-87 HBO series Fraggle Rock (in which he voiced one of the main characters, Gobo Fraggle) and Muppets Tonight, a variety series in the tradition of the original Muppet Show that was broadcast on ABC in the late 1990s. In 1974 he accepted a call as Sr. Pastor of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Naperville, IL and served in that capacity until his retirement in 1997. Admin. He served as Pastor in Residence at the Lutheran School of Theology in Chicago, a wonderful month spent on campus teaching and counseling future pastors of the church. Arrangements are by Guare & Sons Funeral Home. Memorable characters include "The Count", "Herry Monster", "Mumford the Magician", "Robin the Frog", "Crazy Harry" and "Gobo". The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. on Friday, November 13, 2020 at New Life Church, followed by the funeral service at 11 a.m. with Pastor Scott Coghill officiating. Nelson suffered from prostate cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and emphysema. NELSON, Mr. Jerry-age 70, of Clio, passed away Friday, February 3, 2023 at his residence. He was born on September 28, 1940, in San Antonio, Texas to Adele and Gerald Nelson. Jerry K. Nelson, Sr., 80, of New Bern, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 9, 2020. Nelson was also given such rarely-seen recurring characters as J.P. Grosse, Fleet Scribbler, and Uncle Deadly. Jerry served on the Committee of the Seven appointed by the Bishop of the ELCA to set future paths for the national church body. Jerry Nelson, of West Chester, Ohio, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at the age of 80. Would you like to offer Norman Nelsons loved ones a condolence message? SOUTH BEND, IN. In 1972, he originated the role of Count von Count, who is perhaps his best-known character. Sponsored by Ancestry. | Jerry joined the U.S. Marine Corps after high school and was later stationed at Cherry Point. Although she was not conscious, I think she knew we were both there. He participated in dwarf car racing and was a multi-time Champion at Riverside Speedway in N.H. Starting in 2008, Vogel took over most of Nelson's Muppet Show roles as well. Write your message of sympathy today. Jerry Allen Nelson, 82, passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2022. His final Sesame Street performances, which aired in seasons 43 and 44, included voicing the Count in "Five By" and the Street story for Episode 4401, Mr. Johnson in "The Coffee Plant," and Humpty Dumpty in a Word of the Day segment. After attending Verdugo Hills High School in Los Angeles, Mr. Nelson received a B.S. The film was dedicated to him and Jane Henson. When production began on The Muppet Show as a series, Nelson chose to spend some time with his daughter and therefore couldn't perform in every first-season episode. 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. Jerry Nelson with "Sesame Street" characters Count von Count and Herry Monster. Arrangements are in the care of Cotten Funeral Home & Crematory. This is where he built a family home and lived for over 41 years. Your life changes. His final performance as the announcer was part of the Jim Henson's Musical World concert at Carnegie Hall. The Muppets are roles I assume, rather than puppets I manipulate. Jerry Nelson as Gobo, with Steve Whitmire as Wembley. Frank Oz did not perform on Fraggle Rock, and Jim Henson and Hunt limited their time on the show, so they performed supporting characters. The Emmy-winning actor, 61, spoke candidly about his career in a new interview with CBS Sunday Morning, in which he welcomed cameras into The Woods, the cannabis dispensary he co-owns in West . Leave a memory or share a photo or video below to show your support. None of Nelson's characters were as central to the show as characters like Kermit, Miss Piggy, and Scooter, and therefore he often played major one-shot backstage characters, such as Irving Bizarre, Big Tiny Tallsaddle, and Angus McGonagle. An analyst told me I should develop that side of my personality. Comfort the family with flowers or a sympathy gift. I wish I'd said that!Jerry Nelson[3]. Jerry was a resident of Clio, MI and a graduate of Frankfort High school. Building a mirror larger than five meters is a Catch-22: It needs to be thick enough to support its weight and not collapse, but the mass required to do that can cause gravity to change the shape of the mirror when it moves. He is also survived by his brother, Roger Nelson and wife Alice of San Antonio, nephews Marc and Sean Nelson; sister, Julia Nelson-Schunior, also of San Antonio, niece Kim Ambs; his mother and father-in-law, John and Camille Baumgartner of St Petersburg, Florida; several brothers and sisters-in-law, and many beloved nieces and nephews. 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. To his good fortune the family purchased a farm directly across the road from a family that had 5 girlsone of whom (Kay) would become the love of his life. They raised their daughter, Betty, in Worcester. CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. I've certainly always thought I've been really lucky in that respect. Jerry K. Nelson, Sr., 80, of New Bern, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 9, 2020. He spent the early 1990s in Hawaii as a project scientist during the construction of the Keck telescopes, before returning to the mainland and taking a position as a professor of astronomy at the University of California, Santa Cruz, in 1994. He is survived 3 children, Kevin Nelson and wife Karen of Edina, MN; Michael Nelson of Portland, OR and daughter, Karla Cossa and husband Tom, of Apex, NC; 8 fantastic grandchildren, Erik, Kristen, Peter, Anders, Haana, Kristina, Sammy and Kira and new great-grandson Quinn. Nelson also voiced the Count for Kinect Sesame Street TV and the Universal Studios Singapore attraction Spaghetti Space Chase (as well as a news announcer in the pre-show). It was long rumored that health issues were beginning to limit Nelson's involvement in the high-demanding Muppet projects as he continued to stay active in the ranks of the Muppeteers. Memorials preferred to . Nelson, Gerald (Jerry) of Shoreview passed away peacefully on January 13, 2023. Sympathy Ideas. He felt he had the best wife and family in all the world and was always thankful for their love. Jerry was a resident of Clio, MI and a Anyone can read what you share. Nelson, who. I feel privileged to have known him. Jerry and Kay retired to their lake home in Moose Lake, MN for the summer months and wintered in Surprise, AZ. [10] On August 23, 2012, Jerry Nelson died at his Cape Cod home from complications of his illnesses, at the age of 78. (87 years old). Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. Jerry worked 30 years for General Motors Truck and Bus before retiring. He lived his life his way. Survivors include his mother, Barbara K. Nelson of Montpelier; his wife, Anne Nelson; his daughter Betty and her husband Greg French of Worcester; his grandchildren Jordan and Amber French, and great grandson Mikah French of Worcester; his step-children, Ethan Tyrrell of Worcester, and Laura and her husband Jon Townsend of Worcester and their children Adrielle and Vivian. He was 78. In July 2020, Jerry married Anne Tyrrell. Our Locations | 4, 2021. Jerry Nelson performed in both of the Muppet Show pilots. Publicity Listings Jerry Nelson with Saturday Night Lives Scred. Worcester, VT Jerry Edward Nelson, 72, of Worcester passed away peacefully at home with his loving wife at his side on December 9, 2020. I dont know if they knew the extent of what they were doing and how they were prepping me to have a way to get along in the world, but I like to think so. In 1970, he joined the company and began working regularly on Sesame Street. Toggle navigation. You can still show your support by sending flowers directly to the family, or plant a tree in memory of Jerry Nelson. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to: "American Legion Post 32" with "in memory of Jerry Nelson" or "Scholarship Fund" in the memo. He was blessed to meet the love of his life, Karen Nelson, and they married on June 27, 1987. Jerry joined the U.S. Marine Corps after high school and was later stationed at Cherry Point. There is no photo or video of Norman Nelson.Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. Beginning in the second season, Nelson took over two of John Lovelady's roles: Crazy Harry and the Announcer. He loved to play golf, fish, and hunt and was also an avid Nascar fan, attending races when he could. Nelson's characters were often singers or musicians. He attended local schools and enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corp. in 1965. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Jerry Nelson please visit our. He served for 15 years on the board of the Moose Lake Golf Club with 9 years as the president. 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. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Beverly Rhodes Nelson; three sons, Kineth Nelson (Gwen), Jeff Nelson (Donna), and David Nelson; grandchildren, Stephen Nelson (Jessica), Melissa Pugh (Michael), Jeffrey Nelson, Jr., Kelsey Grummert (Collin), Chase Nelson, and Rachel Nunn (Heath); great grandson, Grayson Nelson; and his beloved dog, "Squeaker." Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. Matt Vogel currently performs most of Nelson's Muppet characters.[7]. - IMDb Mini Biography By: Working with the Henson organization was like working with your family and when I started working on Sesame Street that was another extended family so now the family was immense. His death was announced by Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit organization behind Sesame Street, which said he had been in declining health for some time. NELSON-HOUSE (989) 723-5234. Our staff does not correct grammar or spelling. He was born on September 28, 1940, in San Antonio, Texas to Adele and Gerald Nelson. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Adele and Gerald Nelson, his brother, Herron Nelson, nephew Ron Ambs, and grandson Brendan Nelson. He was born July 19, 1946, to the late Jim and Maudie Phillips in . Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. August 6, 1935 - Jerry was very dynamic having multiple professions throughout his busy life. and Caleb Siles in The Muppet Musicians of Bremen, Scred on Saturday Night Live, and Emmet Otter in Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas. Chance, dumb luck or destiny? in physics at the California Institute of Technology in 1965 and a Ph.D. in physics at the University of California, Berkeley, in 1972. In 1970, he joined the company and began working regularly on Sesame Street. He loved being with his family, fishing, camping and just being outdoors. Following 7 years of active duty, he began his civil service career at what is . Nelson also performed many characters on The Muppet Show, including Sgt. Let others know about your loved one's death. Uncle Deadly is the greatest ham actor of all time; Floyd is my laid-back, mellow side -- cool. There he began his 32-year career working for the phone company. He was a 1959 Graduate of DuPont High School and retired from FMC/Olin . Most sources (including Sesame Street Unpaved and Sesame Street: A Celebration - 40 Years of Life on the Street) state that back problems caused by the physical stress of the performance forced him to bow out, but in a 2009 interview Nelson gave a different explanation for giving up the role: "I was not loath to give that character up. He was a full-time performer for the rest of the show's run. Official Sites, His puppetry and voice acting with Muppets, Most known for the characters The Count, Herry Monster, Robin the Frog, Crazy Harry. He grew up in Hinckley until his family moved to Cloquet, MN when he was beginning the 8th grade. For the 2002 TV movie It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie, Bill Barretta replaced him as Lew Zealand, but Nelson looped the voices of Robin, Statler, and others. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. Jerry Nelson first worked with Jim Henson in 1965 when Frank Oz got drafted and Henson needed somebody to perform the right hand of Rowlf on The Jimmy Dean Show. While goofing around on the set one day, they acted like a two-headed monster, and inspired by this, a Two-Headed Monster character was created for them. Share Obituary. IN THE CARE OF. However, when the first two episodes were reworked later in the first season, Nelson performed Floyd in a segment that was added to episode 102. Happy Birthday! Jerry Nelson, the puppeteer behind a delightful menagerie of characters including Count von Count on "Sesame Street" and Gobo Fraggle on "Fraggle Rock," has died. Jerry Everett Nelson 1936 ~ 2011 Jerry Everett Nelson, Storytelling Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle and Friend, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on June 14,. The Dignity Memorial brand name is used to identify a network of licensed funeral, cremation and cemetery providers that include affiliates of Service Corporation International, 1929 Allen Parkway, Houston, Texas. 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. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Norman Nelson to pay them a last tribute. He was big hearted but modest, quietly helping many local people with housing and financial support over the years. 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. Please allow 24 hours for your entry to be reviewed for appropriate content. Jerry was such a fun loving and all around great guy! JERRY NELSON OBITUARY Nelson, Jerry Sr (Wires) 4/14/1947 - 11/9/2016 Munith Jerry, age 69, was born in Linton, IN to Kermit and Hazel Nelson. And then we will count the burps! Then let's blow out 40 candles! "Papa" and his grandson James held a close connection from the time he arrived, they would often tease one another and were truly best buddies. While in civil service, Jerry remained in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves until retiring as a MSgt (E-8). Jerry was a member of Sons of the American Legion and the fund gives out 8 local scholarships yearly. NELSON, Mr. Jerry-age 70, of Clio, passed away Friday, February 3, 2023 at his residence. Jerry was a great guy. Let's put 40 candles in the cake! He worked as a staff researcher at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory from 1970 to 1981 and taught astronomy at Berkeley from 1981 to 1994. And, Danny Bolduc, the son he always wanted to have. Services will be postponed until the Spring of 2021. Jerry Nelson (July 10, 1934 - August 23, 2012) started his puppeteering career working for Bil Baird. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Share: Jerome "Jerry" Nelson, age 86 of Sioux Falls, SD passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2022. If you know of an upcoming event for Norman Nelson, please add one. A Celebration of Life will be held at the American Legion Post 32 315 S Bowen St, Longmont, CO 80501 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm (open house), on February 11, 2023. Mr. Jerry GilRoy Nelson was born November 9, 1952 in Rose. He also served as chairperson of Lutheran Social Services of Illinois and chairperson of the Naperville Home for the Elderly, (Martin Manor). 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.. | Funeral Home Website by Batesville Home | Grief Support. He was born in New Braunfels on October 27, 1948 to Gale . Jerry Nelson, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store. JERRY NELSON OBITUARY. Following Richard Hunt's death in 1992, Nelson took over the role of Statler, which he had originated in The Muppet Show: Sex and Violence. The family would like to express special thanks to his wife for taking good and loving care of him for the last 2 years. Rest In Peace, Jerry Share to let others add their own memories and condolences. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. He was 73. His marriage to Victoria Alexandra Wearne, the mother of his children, ended with her death in 1992. Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-2016. They spent 40 wonderful years together. Mr. Nelsons best-known character was Count von Count, a humorous variation on Count Dracula with a passion for numbers. 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). Send Flowers. Play Tribute Movie. On Fraggle Rock, he performed Gobo Fraggle, Pa Gorg, and Marjory the Trash Heap. 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. Jerry Nelson, a resident of Winona Lake and a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, passed away quietly at home on Saturday, April 3, 2021. 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