Wesley Joseph Nelson

Background

Nelson, Wesley Joseph was born on August 13, 1935 in Beloit, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Joseph Oliver and Grace Helen (Wheeler) Nelson.

Education

Bachelor, Beloit College, 1957. Master of Theology, Southern Methodist University, 1962. Master of Library Science, George Peabody College Teachers, Nashville, 1967.

Career

Pastor, United Methodist Church, Johnson Creek, Wisconsin, 1962-1963; pastor, United Methodist Church, Monona, Wisconsin, 1963-1966; catalog librn., Joint University Libraries, Nashville, 1966-1970; associate librn. technical services Stanley Library., Ferrum (Virginia) College, since 1970.

Achievements

• Wesley Joseph Nelson has been listed as a noteworthy librarian by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors Franklin County United Way, Franklin County Red Cross. First lieutenant Ferrum Rescue Squad, since 1987. Secretary, treasurer Ferrum Volunteer Fire Department, since 1977.

Member Lions (president, secretary, treasurer since 1970, Melvin Jones award 1994).

Interests

• Avocations: sports, woodworking.

Connections

Married Jeannette Clara Conrad, August 29, 1959 (divorced June 1966). Children: Deborah Ruth, Eugene Joseph. Married Annita Marie Palmer, November 28, 1968.

1 child, Michael Lee.

Father:

Joseph Oliver Nelson

Mother:

Grace Helen (Wheeler) Nelson

Spouse:

Annita Marie Palmer

Spouse:

Jeannette Clara Conrad

child:

Michael Lee Nelson

child:

Eugene Joseph Nelson

child:

Deborah Ruth Nelson