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Ronald Nelson Obituary

Nelson, Ronald V.

Ronald V. Nelson (Retired SDI Security). Beloved and cherished husband and best friend to Bernadette (nee Pascente); wonderful son to the late Arthur and Linda (nee Sandrin) Nelson; beloved grandson to Nona Maria Sandrin; fond brother to the late Arthur (Dorothy) and the late William "Butch"; wonderful and loved brother-in-law to Vince and the late John (Dorothy), the late Elmer (Mary Lou); uncle to many nieces and nephews and a very wonderful and good friend to many. Cremation Private. For more information 312-225-8500

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 28, 2021.

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Darlene & Jimmy Smith

December 30, 2021

Bern, so very sorry for your loss. Sending our deepest condolences to you, dear friend, and to the Nelson Family. May he Rest in Peace.

John and Mary Lou Daley

December 30, 2021

Bernadette, Our deepest condolences to you and the Nelson family. John and Mary Lou

Michelle Guglielmo Meyers

December 30, 2021

Uncle Ronnie,
Words can´t express how sad and heartbroken I am My heart hurts and is shattered It hurts so bad knowing I´m not going to hear your voice and laugh as you were doing your Spelling Bee teaching me all those words that were our private joke!!! And our trip to Vegas was hilarious You were definitely one of a kind and the best Uncle and person ever!!! Thank you for all the great memories and laughs!!! Rest easy and God Bless You and keep you safe I love you Uncle Ronnie!!! Love your Shelly

Mary Lou & Kimball

December 29, 2021

Uncle Ronnie,
Words cannot to describe the sadness our family is going through right now. You were truly one of a kind & you will be missed more than you know. We Love you & may you rest in peace.

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