Reverend Jerry P. "Buddy" Nelson Elgin, SC - Graveside Services for Reverend Jerry P. Nelson, 81, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, December 29, 2017, at Fort Jackson National Cemetery with full military honors. 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. August 2, 1935 - August 18, 2016. Im also the laziest man on earth.). 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. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts are suggested to the. LOS ANGELES (AP) Jerry Nelson, the puppeteer behind a menagerie of Muppet characters including Count von Count on "Sesame Street," died on Thursday at his home on Cape Cod. Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Mar. They were married for 48 years until her death in 2016. JERRY WAYNE PHILLIPS passed away peacefully on February 26, 2023, at his home in North Little Rock, Ark., at the age of 76. Jerry was such a fun loving and all around great guy! Bobby Bank/WireImage. Rather than use a single concave mirror, Mr. Nelson, along with the physicist Terry Mast and the engineer George Gabor, proposed using 36 smaller hexagonal mirrors, arranged in a honeycomb-like pattern, to make one large one. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Adele and Gerald Nelson, his brother, Herron Nelson, nephew Ron Ambs, and grandson Brendan Nelson. Dave Goelz and Jerry Nelson on the set of Muppets Tonight. His other characters on that show included Sherlock Hemlock, Herry Monster and the Amazing Mumford. There is no photo or video of Norman Nelson.Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. On Fraggle Rock, he performed Gobo Fraggle, Pa Gorg, and Marjory the Trash Heap. CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. Let others know about your loved one's death. Caring for her limited Nelson's involvement in The Muppet Show's first season. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:30 p.m. at Windsor United Methodist Church with visitation one hour prior to . 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 Muppet Avenger, Other Works Jerry K. Nelson, Sr., 80, of New Bern, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 9, 2020. Jerry was born in Norfolk, Nebraska, on August 29th, 1934 to Harland and Georgie Sanders Nelson. Born on April 16, 1948 in Montpelier, he was the son of Barbara and Edward, Bud, Nelson. By Jonathan Wolfe. After high school, he enrolled in the United States Army and served 4 years. memorial page for Jerry Nelson McConnell (16 Jan 1934-23 Feb 2008), Find a Grave Memorial ID 26229087, citing Riverside National Cemetery, . Jerry Allen Nelson, 82, passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2022. 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. 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 . Jerry L. Nelson (July 10, 1934 August 23, 2012) was an American puppeteer, best known for his work with The Muppets. Nelson was also given such rarely-seen recurring characters as J.P. Grosse, Fleet Scribbler, and Uncle Deadly. One such character, Lew Zealand, was originally intended as a one-shot, but soon became a recurring character. 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. (Most performers use their right hands to perform the heads of their 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. Nelson performed as a principal puppeteer in numerous Muppet productions for over thirty years, including the Muppet movies, The Muppet Show, Fraggle Rock . They spent 40 wonderful years together. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. Jerry Allen Nelson, 82, passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2022. In 1966 Jerry accepted a call to Triumphant Cross Lutheran Church in St. Clair Shores, MI. Most sources (including Sesame Street Unpaved and Sesame Street: A Celebration - 40 Years of Life on the Street) state that Nelson stopped playing Snuffy after hurting his back. 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. 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. Jerry Nelson and Fran Brill performing Biff and his niece Roxie Marie, during the taping of Sesame Street Episode 3136. He was born July 19, 1946, to the late Jim and Maudie Phillips in . All rights reserved. 4, 2021. There are no events at this time. OBITUARY Jerry H. Nelson September 12, 1940 - April 12, 2016. The idea behind this Sesame Street project was to use the tool of television to teach underprivileged preschool children, but what happened was that the show charmed, taught, and brought love and laughter into the hearts and minds of children and adults all over the world. 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. Nelson suffered from prostate cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and emphysema. Aside from his prolific Muppet performances, Nelson has lent his vocals to a number of live-action and animated song inserts. He has a childlike curiosity about how things work. 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. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. 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. 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. "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. [8][9] For the last six years of his life, he required an oxygen tank to assist his breathing. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Norman Nelson to pay them a last tribute. At the same time, Nelson was still actively performing on Sesame Street. Memorial service Saturday, January 14, at 10:00 AM at Lakewood Cemetery Chapel, 3600 Hennepin Ave. S, Mpls, with a visitation at 9:00 AM. I enjoy singing and I get to sing a lot. Anyone can read what you share. I guess everything you observe and do and experience in life adds to that oneness that makes each of us so unique and at the same time makes us an everyman that shares the human condition in the most fundamental ways. 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. He participated in dwarf car racing and was a multi-time Champion at Riverside Speedway in N.H. Jerry K. Nelson, Sr., 80, of New Bern, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 9, 2020. After graduation from Cloquet High School and Concordia College (Moorhead), he enrolled at August- ana Seminary in Rock Island, IL. They shared the love of raising farm animals at their home in Worcester over the past few years. He was 73. Born on April 16, 1948 in Montpelier, he was the son of Barbara and Edward, "Bud", Nelson. Memorable characters include "The Count", "Herry Monster", "Mumford the Magician", "Robin the Frog", "Crazy Harry" and "Gobo". 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. However, he continued to voice his characters on Sesame Street until his death on August 23, 2012. He was 78. Jerry Nelson and Dave Goelz on the set of Emmet Otter's Jugband Christmas. In the early 2000s, Jerry Nelson began to phase out performing his primary Muppet Show family characters. Nelson stated in an August 2006 post that he had been dealing with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and prostate cancer. Sheldon T. Banks Funeral Chapel. Then we must take 40 candles out of the cake! January 15, 2023 I get to be in a band (The Electric Mayhem) without really being in a band. When I talked to her I could see tears in her eyes. Jerry was a proud season ticket holder for the Denver Broncos in which he followed his team to attend and celebrate two super bowls. He was blessed to meet the love of his life, Karen Nelson, and they married on June 27, 1987. I've certainly always thought I've been really lucky in that respect. Then let's light 40 candles! Its funny when I think about it because at least twenty of those years I denied being a puppeteer. 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. The diameter of the mirror, a giant round disk of glass whose surface is exquisitely polished to ensure maximum accuracy, determines how much light the telescope can capture and how sharp an image it can create. Throughout his ministry his passion was for outreach and enabling people of all ages to grow in faith and service. Jerry Nelson performed the left half of the monster, and because of this, had to perform the character's head with his left hand. After graduating from Alamo Heights High School and time at Brown College, he moved to Los Angeles, California. 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. There he began his 32-year career working for the phone company. He performed Statler in the pilot episode but was replaced by Richard Hunt when he could not perform full-time in the first season. Then we'll eat the cake, taking one thousand tiny little bites! In 1970, he joined the company and began working regularly on Sesame Street. Jerry Nelson peering into a mirror at the Lick Observatory. In this season alone, he was given a variety of new characters, including Herbert Birdsfoot, Sherlock Hemlock, Herry Monster, Little Jerry, Simon Soundman, and Farley. Floyd Pepper (the bassist of the Electric Mayhem band), Pigs in Space star Dr. Julius Strangepork, the boomerang fish-throwing Lew Zealand, Kermit the Frog's nephew Robin the Frog, Gonzo's girlfriend Camilla the Chicken, the mad pyrotechnist Crazy Harry, and "the Phantom of the Muppet Show", Uncle Deadly. and The Frog Prince. 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 . Jerry was a resident of Clio, MI and a graduate of Frankfort High school. Please visit Special:Community to learn how you can contribute. 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. Please allow 24 hours for your entry to be reviewed for appropriate content. In July 2020, Jerry married Anne Tyrrell. Arrangements are by Guare & Sons Funeral Home. High Point- Jerry H. Nelson, 75, passed away at Hospice Home of High Point on Tuesday, April 12, 2016. 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. His Funeral Service will be 10:30 AM Saturday, February 19, 2022 at Hope Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls, SD. Star Tribune reviews all guest book entries to ensure appropriate content. In December 2009, Nelson, who summered in Truro, Massachusetts on Cape Cod, released Truro Daydreams, an album of original songs. A "Celebration of Life" will be held for Jerry Nelson, 71, Lawrence, at Empire Bar & Billiards, from 1 - 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 7, 2021. 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 physics at the California Institute of Technology in 1965 and a Ph.D. in physics at the University of California, Berkeley, in 1972. NELSON, Mr. Jerry-age 70, of Clio, passed away Friday, February 3, 2023 at his residence. Where to Start; Funeral Services; Honoring Veterans . Over half of my seventy five years on this planet has been spent being what has been referred to as a Muppeteer. All Rights Reserved. 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. Even after he had a stroke in 2011 that left him partly disabled, Mr. Nelson continued to travel to the Santa Cruz campus and worked as a project scientist for the Thirty Meter Telescope, a project to build the largest telescope in the Northern Hemisphere. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. 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. That's another blessing.[4]. Worcester, VT Jerry Edward Nelson, 72, of Worcester passed away peacefully at home with his loving wife at his side on December 9, 2020. And then we will count the burps! Born on April 16, 1948 in Montpelier, he was the son of Barbara and Edward, "Bud", Nelson. He was born on September 28, 1940, in San Antonio, Texas to Adele and Gerald Nelson. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. They raised their daughter, Betty, in Worcester. Jerry Nelson, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store. Jerry Nelson, Muppet Puppeteer, Dies at 78, https://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/27/arts/television/jerry-nelson-muppet-puppeteer-dies-at-78.html. Obituaries Services We Offer . On his characters, Jerry Nelson was quoted in a 1978 "Muppet Show Fan Club" newsletter: Each one of them is an aspect of my own personality. Plan Ahead | [5][6], In 2004, Nelson announced that he would no longer be puppeteering his Muppet characters, citing health reasons. Jerry Allen Nelson, 82, passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2022. Jerry loved anything fast. 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. In recent years Mr. Nelson, who had emphysema, had given up the physically demanding job of operating the count and other puppets on Sesame Street but still voiced the characters, Sesame Workshop said. Following 7 years of active duty, he began his civil service career at what is . Jerry Sam NELSON, age 77, of Kendallville, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2022. Most of his main characters in all three shows sang songs at one time or another. So they asked if I'd mind giving it up."[1]. 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). In Surprise he volunteered as a mentor and as outreach pastor for Lord of Life Lutheran Church. He served for 15 years on the board of the Moose Lake Golf Club with 9 years as the president. Frank Oz did not perform on Fraggle Rock, and Jim Henson and Hunt limited their time on the show, so they performed supporting characters. Nelson went on to perform nearly every Muppet announcer in a major Henson production until 2002. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. He then married his second wife Jan Nelson in 1984, and they remained married until his death in 2012. Jerry was born in Hinckley to the late Bernard and Bernice Nelson. Starting in 2008, Vogel took over most of Nelson's Muppet Show roles as well. His death was confirmed by his daughter, Alexandra Nelson, who said she did not know the cause. UND ran for 266 yards on 70 attempts, led by Mike Deutsch's 119 yards on 41 carries. He has also made a total of nine onscreen appearances on the show. Plant a tree to honor the memory of your loved one. Recommend Jerry's obituary to your friends. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. Jerry was a member of Sons of the American Legion and the fund gives out 8 local scholarships yearly. Nelson also performed T.R. We are sad to announce that on February 24, 2023, at the age of 87, Jerry Comer of Parsons, Tennessee passed away. In late 2009, Nelson released his album Truro Daydreams.[1]. 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. FAQ. So they asked if I'd mind giving it up."[2]. 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. OBITUARY Jerry Sam NELSON April 23, 1945 - July 27, 2022. In a 2009 interview, Nelson gave a different explanation: "I was not loath to give that character up. Nelson performed many songs as one-shot characters, including "All of Me," "The Windmills of Your Mind," and "Three Little Fishies." JERRY NELSON OBITUARY. 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. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to New Life Church, 2911 Old Cherry Point Road, New Bern, NC 28560. Jacquie wrote a really nice book about Christine. They had a large circle of cherished friends and welcomed all into their home. Nelson's likeness is depicted on the Noble Prize for Counting and, for the Count's entrance at the story's climax, archive audio of Nelson is edited together to form new dialogue. Robin, for instance, is an undersized metaphor for my own insecurities. One of Nelson's first major roles was Featherstone in Hey Cinderella! U.S., Veterans' Gravesites, ca.1775-2019. Jerry Nelson with "Sesame Street" characters Count von Count and Herry Monster. Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-2016. 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. He attended local schools and enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corp. in 1965. Jerry Nelson performed in both of the Muppet Show pilots. Nelson's characters were often singers or musicians. On Fraggle Rock, Jerry Nelson performed the show's lead character, Gobo Fraggle. Let's put 40 candles in the cake! Jerry Don Rothwell Nelson. Jerry was born on September 7, 1949 in Port Angeles to Joe and June Nelson joining. 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. All of those things make me say, 'Well, that's one blessing. He attended schools in Norfolk and in California. He was born on May 18, 1931, in Clarksburg, West Virginia. He graduated from Culver High School in 1963. He loved to play golf, fish, and hunt and was also an avid Nascar fan, attending races when he could. Jerry was very dynamic having multiple professions throughout his busy life. Anyone can read what you share. Forty years, seems like a lifetime. He was born in New Braunfels on October 27, 1948 to Gale . Obituaries | Nelson did the voice and puppetry for the Count from 1972 until 2004 and continued to provide the Count's voice until his death in 2012. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital and/or The Shriners Childrens Hospital. Jerry Allen Nelson, 82, passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2022. He met and married the love of his life, Beverly, and settled in New Bern. Jerry Nelson with Saturday Night Lives Scred. He also played Marjory the Trash Heap and Pa Gorg. There are no events scheduled. Box 898, Moose Lake, MN 55767. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. Toggle navigation. He also participated in exclusive DVD interviews for the first two seasons of Fraggle Rock and Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas. Jerry Collins Nelson, 78, died on Feb 22, 2013. Nelson was also the original performer of Big Bird's best friend, Mr. Snuffleupagus, operating the front half while Richard Hunt was the back half. He also performed The Ghost of Christmas Present in The Muppet Christmas Carol, as well as Mad Monty and Blind Pew in Muppet Treasure Island. Our staff does not correct grammar or spelling. The family would like to express special thanks to his wife for taking good and loving care of him for the last 2 years. 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. 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 . Funeral arrangement under the care ofNedza Family Funeral Homes. He was preceded in death in 2019 by his beloved wife, Kay. Mr. Nelsons best-known character was Count von Count, a humorous variation on Count Dracula with a passion for numbers. Worcester, VT Jerry Edward Nelson, 72, of Worcester passed away peacefully at home with his loving wife at his side on December 9, 2020. He also did announcer voices very often, including the announcers for the Sesame Street News Flash and Super Grover openings. Send Flowers. Jerry Nelson McConnell. Add a Memory. Ricou Browning, the horror film legend who starred as the Gill-Man in the 1954 movie "Creature From the Black Lagoon," died Monday. A Memorial Service was held at Concordia Lutheran Church, 16801 Huebner Rd, San Antonio, Texas, on Monday, January 2, 2023 at 11:00 am. He was a long time resident of Colorado Springs, serving as a County Court Judge for 18 years. Jerry loved his family, enjoyed entertaining, cooking, barbequing, and helping others. He was a highly skilled craftsman and used his many talents to build and remodel homes after his retirement from the phone company. He was a 1959 Graduate of DuPont High School and retired from FMC/Olin . | [10] On August 23, 2012, Jerry Nelson died at his Cape Cod home from complications of his illnesses, at the age of 78. Jerry and Kay retired to their lake home in Moose Lake, MN for the summer months and wintered in Surprise, AZ. Loving Mother, Grandmother and friend Jerry Don Nelson, passed away August 18th, 2016, peacefully in her sleep. Publicity Listings An analyst told me I should develop that side of my personality. Sympathy Ideas. Mr. Jerry GilRoy Nelson was born November 9, 1952 in Rose. They told us we couldnt electronically glue together broken pieces of glass, Mr. Gabor told The Los Angeles Times in 1993. 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. Jerry Nelson, with assistance from Richard Hunt, performing Herry Monster. Today marks the 40th anniversary of Sesame Street. Nelson eventually ceased doing the physical puppeteering for Snuffy, for a time only providing the voice before dropping out of the role altogether. - IMDb Mini Biography By: 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. Grief Support. Send Flowers | Arrangements are incomplete at this time. 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 and Cameron Naas; daughter, Denise Dean and grandson James Dean. 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. His notable recurring characters included Camilla the Chicken, Pops, Louis Kazagger, and Dr. Julius Strangepork. Jerry Nelson as Gobo, with Steve Whitmire as Wembley. Nelson was the first puppeteer to perform Mr. Snuffleupagus, keeping the role from 1971 to 1978. Browning died in his home . 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. In 2010 Mr. Nelson released an album, Truro Daydreams, which consisted of songs he had written and featured some of his fellow Sesame Street cast members. 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. Jerry Nelson died on August 23, 2012 after years of health issues complicated by COPD. 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. Ministry his passion was for outreach and enabling people of all ages to grow in faith and service and... His other characters on that Show included Sherlock Hemlock, Herry Monster in Norfolk, Nebraska, on 23! 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