Martin C Nelsen

Martin was born on February 16, 1923 in Fresno and graduated from Fresno High School. After attending Fresno State briefly, he served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was the owner of Peerless Printers until retiring in 1990. As an active member in community affairs, he served as President of the Fresno Chamber of Commerce, President of East Fresno Rotary, District Governor of Rotary International District 0523, and as a member of the Board of Directors of the California State Automobile Association, representing the Fresno area. Because of his many civic activities, he was chosen as one of the first recipients of the Leon S. Peters Award. Martin was a long-time member of Redeemer Lutheran Church.

Martin married Doris Scribner in 1942 and together they raised three children. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, a living example of his Christian faith. His wife, Doris, preceded him in death.

He is survived by his children, Stan Nelsen, of Flower Mound, Texas, Cathy Blanchfield of Fresno and Patti Nelsen, also of Fresno, eight grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Peace Lutheran Church at 4672 N. Cedar Ave in Fresno on Thursday, May 14, 2015 at 11:30 AM. There will be a reception immediately following the service.

The family requests that remembrances in Martin’s name be made to Redeemer Lutheran Church Building Fund or a charity of their choice.