Ronald L. Nelson, age 72 of Chicago, IL passed away on Thursday, June 28, 2018. Beloved husband of 47 years to Marie (nee Williams); loving father of Ronald II (Evelyn), David (Tiffany), Michael (Erika) and Ann (Nathan) Miller; devoted grandfather of Glenn and Arianna; dear brother of Richard (Penny) and the late Larry (Jean) Nelson. Ron will be truly missed by the neighborhood children and his beloved cats, Wyatt and the late Salem. Family and friends gathering on Monday, July 2nd 12:00 p.m. until time of chapel service at 1:00 p.m. at Chapel Hill Gardens South Funeral Home 11333 S. Central Ave Oak Lawn, IL. Interment Chapel Hill Gardens South Cemetery. For more information 708-636-1200.