Adam Charles Nelson, 52, died recently. 

He was born May 19, 1965. Adam was an attorney by training, but most recently was an associate partner in IBM's Global Data Privacy practice, where he held multiple patents.

Beloved husband and best friend of Shirley, nee Bonk. Loving father of Lily and Max. Devoted son of Myrna L. Nelson and Ronald (Susan) Nelson. Dear brother of Laura (Matt) Burton. Cherished Son-in-law of the late Eugene T. and the late Gisela J. Bonk. Adored brother-in-law of Carolyn (John) Wagner and Ralph Bonk. Loving nephew of Sherwin Landerman, Diane Nelson, and Alan Nelson. Proud uncle of Zev, Tova, and Ezri Burton, and Ted, Laura, and Julianne Wagner. Fond stepbrother of Rachel Gilbert and Dan Haug.