Kenneth W. “Ken” Nelson, of Oak Lawn, age 92, died peacefully in his home on December 12, 2018. A World War II Veteran who was loved and cherished by all who met him. Beloved husband of the late Barbara J. Nelson; cherished father of Scott (Margie) Nelson, Cheryl (Tom) Byland and Nancy (Jay) Druhan; proud grandfather of Amber (Matt), Ashley (John), Katie (Don), Kristin (Bob), T.J., Ryan (Laura), Keith (Desiree), Shyla (Mark) and Katie (Gary); dear great-grandfather of Avery, Noah, Samantha, Madelyn, Ryan, Brook, Lee, Kailyn, Aria, Kaelyn, Zachary, Eleanor, Addison, William and Patrick. A visitation will be held at Orland Funeral Home (9900 W. 143rd Street, Orland Park) on Monday, December 17th, from 9 AM until the time of service at 11 AM. Burial will follow at Chapel Hill Gardens South Cemetery, Oak Lawn. For service information, please call the funeral home at 708-460-7500 or visit www.OrlandFuneralHome.com.