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Robert Nelson Obituary
Born: December 9, 1935
Died: April 18, 2025
Robert "Bob" Nelson, last of the Nelson brothers, age 89, of DeKalb, formerly of Maple Park and Lily Lake, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, entering Heaven, Friday, April 18, 2025
He was born in Geneva, IL, on December 9, 1935, the second son of Carl and Ethel (Swanson) Nelson.
He regretfully leaves his loving wife of 68 years, Carol; 3 children: Pam (Jim) Schramer, Randy (Angela) Nelson, and Ken (Kate) Nelson; 8 grandchildren: Wes (Abbey) Schramer, Brent (Meghan) Schramer, Mindy (Austin) McCrea, Grant Nelson, Carl Nelson, Miranda Nelson, Brandon Nelson and Rosemary Nelson; 8 great-grandchildren: Eli McCrea, Elise McCrea, Aleda Schramer, Henry Schramer, Arthur Schramer, Capri Schramer, Fiona Schramer and Calvin Schramer; two sisters-in-laws: Louise Nelson (Doug) and Cheryl Nelson (Dan); two cousins, many nieces, nephews and a countryside full of friends in Illinois and Wisconsin.
He is reunited with his parents, Carl and Ethel Nelson; 3 brothers: Ronald, Dan, and Doug Nelson who preceded him in death.
Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m., Friday, April 25, 2025, at Conley Funeral Home, 116 W. Pierce St., Elburn, IL 60119. Additional visitation will be from 10-11 a.m., Saturday, April 26, 2025, followed by a funeral service to celebrate his life at Grace Lutheran Church, 5N600 Hanson Rd. St. Charles, IL (actually in the town of Lily Lake). Interment will follow at Lily Lake Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in Bob's name. Checks may be made to the "Robert C. Nelson Memorial" and mailed in care of P.O. Box 66, Elburn, 60119. Tributes may also be forwarded to the same address, the Conley Funeral Home Facebook Page, or at www.conleycare.com
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Trudy (Mueller) Greenlee
April 23, 2025
I am sorry to hear of Bob´s passing. I will forever remember Bob stealing the candy bars out of my Dad´s snowmobile.
Bob Schienebeck
April 21, 2025
Bob found joy in the simple things: the quiet beauty of his Lakeside home in Northern Wisconsin, and the charm of the little village of Butternut, and the company of good people.
He had a way of turning strangers into friends, and friends into family. In Butternut, you could always find him at his favorite spot-his own little table in the corner of the local restaurant, where he greeted all and I mean all.... That table wasn´t just where Bob sat-it was where stories were shared, laughter echoed, and friendships were formed.
Bob lived a life full of heart. He listened, he laughed, and above all, he made people feel seen and welcomed. Though he´s no longer at that table in the corner, his spirit will always be there-in every smile, every friendly wave, and every warm conversation shared in that little village he loved so dearly.
Those stories are now heavenly stories...
Rest in Peace My Friend...
Bob Schienebeck & Family
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Conley Funeral Home - Elburn116 West Pierce Street P.O. Box 8049, Elburn, IL 60119
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