Earl E. Nelson facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Earl E. Nelson
Member of the Michigan Senate from the 24th district
In office January 1, 1975 – December 31, 1978
Preceded by	Philip Pittinger
Succeeded by	William Sederburg
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 57th district
In office January 1, 1971 – December 31, 1974
Preceded by	Thomas L. Brown
Succeeded by	David Hollister
Personal details
Born	(1937-08-29)August 29, 1937 Emerson, Arkansas
Died	November 1, 2016(2016-11-01) (aged 79) Punta Gorda, Florida
Political party	Democratic
Alma mater	Michigan State University

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

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.

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.