Howard Leslie Nelson, age 72, of Spring Grove, passed away on August 17, 2019 at home surrounded by family. He was born on September 17, 1946 in Elkhorn, Wis. to Chester and Lucreta (Cooper) Nelson. On March 1, 1969, Howard was united in marriage to Noreen Rankins. Howard and Noreen celebrated 50 years of marriage on March 1, 2019.
In addition to dedicating over 20 years of work at McHenry County College, Howard served in the United States Navy for 23 years and retired with the Navy as Chief Petty Officer. He was also a non-denominational pastor, an avid Chicago Bears fan, and enjoyed 70’s folk music. In his free time, Howard enjoyed fishing in the Tomahawk area, and playing guitar. He was a great family man that loved food and brought family together over a good meal.
Howard is survived by his loving wife, Noreen; children, Brent (April) Nelson, Jason (Bethany) Nelson, Cassandra Nelson, Aaron (Kathryn) Nelson; mother Lucreta Nelson; brothers Eric (Beverly) Nelson, Chester G. (Linda) Nelson; 6 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his father Chester H. Nelson and brother-in-law Duane Rankins.
Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. followed immediately by the Celebration of Life in honor of Howard at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at Justen Funeral Home & Crematory, 3700 W. Charles J. Miller Road, McHenry, IL 60050. Howard will be laid to rest at Windridge Memorial Park in Cary with full military honors.
In lieu of flowers, Howard’s family suggests memorials to the Michael J. Fox Foundation at P.O. Box 5014, Hagerstown, MD 21741 or www.michaeljfox.org/donate
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In addition to dedicating over 20 years of work at McHenry County College, Howard served in the United States Navy for 23 years and retired with the Navy as Chief Petty Officer. He was also a non-denominational pastor, an avid Chicago Bears fan, and enjoyed 70’s folk music. In his free time, Howard enjoyed fishing in the Tomahawk area, and playing guitar. He was a great family man that loved food and brought family together over a good meal.
Howard is survived by his loving wife, Noreen; children, Brent (April) Nelson, Jason (Bethany) Nelson, Cassandra Nelson, Aaron (Kathryn) Nelson; mother Lucreta Nelson; brothers Eric (Beverly) Nelson, Chester G. (Linda) Nelson; 6 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his father Chester H. Nelson and brother-in-law Duane Rankins.
Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. followed immediately by the Celebration of Life in honor of Howard at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at Justen Funeral Home & Crematory, 3700 W. Charles J. Miller Road, McHenry, IL 60050. Howard will be laid to rest at Windridge Memorial Park in Cary with full military honors.
In lieu of flowers, Howard’s family suggests memorials to the Michael J. Fox Foundation at P.O. Box 5014, Hagerstown, MD 21741 or www.michaeljfox.org/donate
Justen Funeral Home & Crematory
Howard Leslie Nelson, age 72, of Spring Grove, passed away on August 17, 2019 at home surrounded by family. He was born on September 17, 1946 in Elkhorn, Wis. to Chester and Lucreta (Cooper) Nelson. On March 1, 1969, Howard was united in marriage to Noreen Rankins. Howard and Noreen celebrated 50 years of marriage on March 1, 2019.
In addition to dedicating over 20 years of work at McHenry County College, Howard served in the United States Navy for 23 years and retired with the Navy as Chief Petty Officer. He was also a non-denominational pastor, an avid Chicago Bears fan, and enjoyed 70’s folk music. In his free time, Howard enjoyed fishing in the Tomahawk area, and playing guitar. He was a great family man that loved food and brought family together over a good meal.
Howard is survived by his loving wife, Noreen; children, Brent (April) Nelson, Jason (Bethany) Nelson, Cassandra Nelson, Aaron (Kathryn) Nelson; mother Lucreta Nelson; brothers Eric (Beverly) Nelson, Chester G. (Linda) Nelson; 6 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his father Chester H. Nelson and brother-in-law Duane Rankins.
Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. followed immediately by the Celebration of Life in honor of Howard at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at Justen Funeral Home & Crematory, 3700 W. Charles J. Miller Road, McHenry, IL 60050. Howard will be laid to rest at Windridge Memorial Park in Cary with full military honors.
In lieu of flowers, Howard’s family suggests memorials to the Michael J. Fox Foundation at P.O. Box 5014, Hagerstown, MD 21741 or www.michaeljfox.org/donate
Justen Funeral Home & Crematory
In addition to dedicating over 20 years of work at McHenry County College, Howard served in the United States Navy for 23 years and retired with the Navy as Chief Petty Officer. He was also a non-denominational pastor, an avid Chicago Bears fan, and enjoyed 70’s folk music. In his free time, Howard enjoyed fishing in the Tomahawk area, and playing guitar. He was a great family man that loved food and brought family together over a good meal.
Howard is survived by his loving wife, Noreen; children, Brent (April) Nelson, Jason (Bethany) Nelson, Cassandra Nelson, Aaron (Kathryn) Nelson; mother Lucreta Nelson; brothers Eric (Beverly) Nelson, Chester G. (Linda) Nelson; 6 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his father Chester H. Nelson and brother-in-law Duane Rankins.
Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. followed immediately by the Celebration of Life in honor of Howard at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at Justen Funeral Home & Crematory, 3700 W. Charles J. Miller Road, McHenry, IL 60050. Howard will be laid to rest at Windridge Memorial Park in Cary with full military honors.
In lieu of flowers, Howard’s family suggests memorials to the Michael J. Fox Foundation at P.O. Box 5014, Hagerstown, MD 21741 or www.michaeljfox.org/donate
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