Lee A. Nelson

1933 - 2013

Lee A. Nelson obituary, 1933-2013, Harvard, IL

BORN

1933

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

Querhammer & Flagg Funeral Home

500 West Terra Cotta Ave

Crystal Lake, Illinois

Lee Nelson Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 19, 2013.

Harvard-Lee A. Nelson, 79, of Harvard passed away January 19, 2013 at the Harvard Care Center.

He was born March 7, 1933 in Chicago to Stephen and Signe (Olsen) Nelson. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War. On November 28, 1964 he married Myrna Clough in Chicago.

He is survived by his children, Lesa Manfre and Lee (Lisa) Nelson, and his grandchildren, Jackie Manfre and Gianna Nelson.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Myrna; his parents; and his sister, Jackie Davis.

Visitation will be from 4 to 9pm on Tuesday, January 22 at Querhammer & Flagg Funeral Home, 500 W. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake. The funeral service will be at 11am on Wednesday, January 23 at the funeral home.

Interment will be in Crystal Lake Memorial Park.

For information call the funeral home at 815-459-1760. Online condolences may be made at www.querhammerandflagg.com.

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January 22, 2013

Vince Esposito

Lesa & Jackie,
Sorry to hear of your loss.
The good memories will last and a smile will always come to your face, when you think of him.

January 22, 2013

diana masek

I waited on lee for a few years at kelleys in Harvard, he was such a great person and I going to miss our sports talks about baseball! And how much he didn't care for the cubs my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!

January 22, 2013

Alice Hayden

Dear Lesa. I am so sorry to learn of your Dad's passing. I visited shortly before I left for Az. And we had the best conversation.,I will miss him and his sense of humor! Alic

January 21, 2013

Norma Wirth

Dear Lesa & family...I was sad to learn about Lee's passing. I truly enjoyed taking care of him when he came to Dr. Ahmad's office and the many talks we had together.It is good to know that he is finally at peace with our Lord and his dear wife who he always talked about. He will truly be missed.

January 21, 2013

Mary Schlenkert

I will dearly miss Lee's sense of humor through all he was going through, each appointment with him was always an adventure! He was such an endearing man. Mary, CMA with Comprehensive Urologic Care.

January 21, 2013

BJ Frantz

Lesa and Jackie, I enjoyed quite a few laughs with your dad and our fun Sox and Cubs banter through the years. He will be missed by many and my mom and I are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family durring this time of sorrow. I personally am smiling at the good memories I have had with your father through the years I have gotten to know and love him.

January 21, 2013

BJ Frantz

Lesa and Jackie, I enjoyed quite a few laughs with your dad and our fun Sox and Cubs banter through the years. He will be missed by many and my mom and I are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family durring this time of sorrow. I personally am smiling at the good memories I have had with your father through the years I have gotten to know and love him.

January 21, 2013

BJ Frantz

Lesa and Jackie, I enjoyed quite a few laughs with your dad and our fun Sox and Cubs banter through the years. He will be missed by many and my mom and I are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family durring this time of sorrow. I personally am smiling at the good memories I have had with your father through the years I have gotten to know and love him.

January 21, 2013

Karen Herba

Lesa and Jackie, my thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Please know that you are in my prayers. My love and condolences to you and the rest of your family.

January 21, 2013

Karen Carter

Lesa,

I am so so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. My prayers are with you and your brother.

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