Born to Eternal Life on Tuesday, December 4, 2013. Age 83 years. Loving husband of the late Ida M. Nelson. Cherished father of Chris Nelson, Christine (Leroy) Shaw, Annette (Duane) Wilson, Steven (Martina), and David (Leeann) Nelson. Beloved grandpa of the late Luke Nelson, Maddie Lee and Jacob Shaw, Grace, Owen and Joe Nelson. Brother of Shirley Wetzel, Robert and Tom Nelson. Dear friend of Yvette (Mark) and Yvonne. Carl is further survived by nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and also a retiree of City of Milwaukee Police Department. Private services will be held.