He was born March 7, 1933 in Chicago to Stephen and Signe (Olsen) Nelson. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War. On November 28, 1964 he married Myrna Clough in Chicago.
He is survived by his children, Lesa Manfre and Lee (Lisa) Nelson, and his grandchildren, Jackie Manfre and Gianna Nelson.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Myrna; his parents; and his sister, Jackie Davis.
Visitation will be from 4 to 9pm on Tuesday, January 22 at Querhammer & Flagg Funeral Home, 500 W. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake. The funeral service will be at 11am on Wednesday, January 23 at the funeral home.
Interment will be in Crystal Lake Memorial Park.
For information call the funeral home at 815-459-1760. Online condolences may be made at www.querhammerandflagg.com.