Earl E. Nelson (August 29, 1937 – November 1, 2016) was a Democratic member of both houses of the Michigan Legislature from 1971 through 1978.[1][2]

Earl E. Nelson
Member of the Michigan Senate
from the 24th district
In office
January 1, 1975 – December 31, 1978
Preceded byPhilip Pittinger
Succeeded byWilliam Sederburg
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 57th district
In office
January 1, 1971 – December 31, 1974
Preceded byThomas L. Brown
Succeeded byDavid Hollister
Personal details
Born(1937-08-29)August 29, 1937
Emerson, Arkansas, U.S.
DiedNovember 1, 2016(2016-11-01) (aged 79)
Punta Gorda, Florida, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materMichigan State University

Born in Emerson, Arkansas, Nelson graduated from Michigan State University. He taught in the Lansing schools and worked for the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. In 1970, he won election to the Michigan House of Representatives. After two terms, he won election to the Senate.[3]

Nelson was the founder of the Earl Nelson Singers and was an ordained minister. He was also the Director of Equity for the Michigan Department of Education.[4]

References

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  1. ^ The Political Graveyard: Nelson, Earl E.
  2. ^ Lansing State Journal: Earl Nelson Obituary
  3. ^ State of Michigan: Gov. Rick Snyder lowers flags in honor of former legislators Sen. Earl Nelson and Rep. Jan Dolan
  4. ^ 1977-1978 Michigan Manual: Earl E. Nelson