Nelson George Mayer, of Rochester Hills, MI., passed away quietly after a long battle with heart disease on Monday, March 11, 2019. He was born in Detroit, Mi on June 7, 1933 to Richard Mayer and Anne (Bauerlein) Mayer. Nelson graduated from St. Rose High School and joined the US Army. He returned from Korea and then received a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from Wayne State University. He married Sharon Elizabeth Anderson on July 25, 1964 in Detroit, MI. Together, they raised 3 sons in Rochester Hills. Nelson built a career with Detroit's Lincoln Brass Works where he owned several patents for his work. He had a passion for travel, experiencing unique restaurants, golfing, bike riding, enjoying the quiet of his backyard patio, watching favorite Michigan football, baseball and hockey teams, and crossword puzzles. Nelson was pre-deceased by his parents, brother Richard, and wife Sharon. He is survived by his 3 sons, Christopher, Eric and Kurt Mayer, and grandson Roderick Mayer. Funeral arrangements will be held from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, March 15, 2019 at Pixley Funeral Home in Rochester, MI.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to:
Wounded Warrior Project
PO Box 758517
Topeka, Kansas 66675-8517
