Elmer Nelson, Veteran WWII, US Army, age 101. Beloved husband of the late Shirley Nelson, nee Pressel. Dear father of Linda (the late Richard) Sandquist. Loving grandfather of Mark (Katie), Stephen (Shawna Henderson) and Matthew (Sarah) and great grandfather of Annika, Emma, Soren, Henrik, Marshall and Anderson. Dear brother of the late Herb and Ozzie Nelson. Fond uncle, cousin and friend to many. Visitation Thursday, June 23rd, 12:00 noon at Beverly Ridge Funeral Home; 10415 S. Kedzie Ave. until time of services 1:00 p.m. Interment Beverly Cemetery. 773-779-4411