Vernon R. ""Pete"" Nelson, age 95; at rest July 1, 2013, Army Veteran of WW II; Beloved husband of the late Harriett M. nee Slater; loving father of Vernette (James) Richmond, Claire, David, Phillip (Deborah) and the late Keith; dear grandfather of Amy (Stephen) Edwards and Jason (Jennifer) Richmond; proud great-grandfather of Timothy and Eli Edwards; fond brother of the late Thyra Olsen, Eleanor Alm, Carl and Effie Dougherty; also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Visitation Friday 3 to 8 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home
820 Talcott Road (at Cumberland), Park Ridge.
In state Saturday 10 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 11 a.m.
Park Ridge Presbyterian Church
1300 West Crescent, Park Ridge.
Interment Acacia Park Cemetery.