Roger Thomas Nelsen, 67, of Portland passed away on August 17, 2016 of an unexpected death. He was born in Portland, Maine on July 13, 1949.
Roger enjoyed playing video games, watching movies, and reading Harry Potter. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, he served as a reserve police officer for the Scarborough Police Department, and he worked in transportation at the Scarborough School Department for many years.
Roger was predeceased by his parents, Walter I Nelsen Sr. and Doris M Nelsen; his twin brother, Roy A. Nelsen; and his beloved four-legged friend, Wagner.
He is survived by two sisters; Gloria Stoddard and her husband, Mylan; Kandy Lord and her husband, Robert; his 2 brothers; Walter I Nelsen Jr and his wife, Gloria; Richard Nelsen and his significant other, Debbie Linhares; and many nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held at Calvary Cemetery in South Portland on Friday, September 2, 2016 at 11am.
Arrangements are with Chad E. Poitras Cremation and Funeral Service, Buxton, www.mainefuneral.com
In Lieu of Flowers, please make donations to
HART of Maine, Adoption center & shelter for cats.
PO Box 351
302 Range Road
Cumberland, ME 04021