Bruce Richard Nelson Sr.

The MAB has learned of the passing of former Upper Peninsula radio air personality Bruce Nelson.  Nelson passed away March 1, 2026 at the DJ Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette. He was 88.

Born in Lansing, Nelson served in the Air Force from May 31, 1955 until his honorable discharge on February 23, 1967.

Following his years in the service, he worked at multiple radio stations in Kentucky.  Nelson returned to Michigan in 1972 and was a well-known radio personality for WDBC, WBDN and WCHT/WGLQ, retiring in 1993.

While in the military, Bruce married Sylvia Contantance Cheatham on December 21, 1957 and they were blessed with five children, Bruce Jr., Julie, Lori, Bonnie Jo, and Wade.

On June 21, 1980, Bruce married Colleen Marie Cummings in Ludington Park, Escanaba. This union blessed Bruce with two more sons, Lee K. and Boyd S. "Buddy".

In keeping with his wishes, his family said that no services will be held.