Nelson J. Barber Sr., age 57, of Lac Courte Oreilles, WI died Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at his home after a fight with cancer.

Nelson Joseph Barber was born July 9, 1963 in Minneapolis, MN, the son of Franklin Barber and Neva Delapast. He attended high school in Minneapolis, where he also attended welding school. Nelson was a student of LCO Community College receiving a degree as an electrician. He then worked at LCO Development for a number of years as an electrician. Nelson enjoyed spending time with his family and friends as well as fishing, hunting and playing golf.

He is survived by his sons Nelson Barber Jr., Nicholas Barber, Jack Barber; daughter Kristy Barber; girlfriend Trish Trepania; brothers Philip "Sonny Man" Delapast, Brian Delapast, William "Lee" Barber, Steve Barber & Bill Barber; sister Becky Lewis & Ann (Tod) Hart; many nephews, nieces & cousins.

Nelson was preceded in death by his wife Barbara Barber; parents Franklin & Neva; and brother Frankie Barber.

A Graveside Service was held at 3:00 p.m., Friday, August 14, 2020 at St. Francis Cemetery in Reserve. Father Gregory Hopefl officiated. Burial was in St. Francis Cemetery.

Honorary casket bearers were Dan Barber, Rusty Barber, Terry Barber, Jeff Bignell, Scott Guibord, Myron Lemieux and Roger Mustache Jr.

Casket bearers were Timothy Barber, Dwayne Belille, Kyle Gougé, Jordan Hugo, Leroy Mustache and Cody Potack.