Knute A. Nelson Obituary (1927 - 2014)

Knute A. Nelson, 87, Pecatonica, Illinois died peacefully in the company of his loving family at 5:25 a.m., Thursday, May 15, 2014 in Amberwood Care Center, Rockford, Illinois. Born April 12, 1927 in Rockford, Illinois, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Adolph and Alma (Nelson) Nelson. Lived 63 years in Pecatonica, coming here from Rockford, Illinois. Married the former Phyllis McGill in Richmond, Indiana on July 8, 1948. He was employed as mold maker by Ipsen Ceramics for 29 years. He enjoyed fishing, auctions, playing the accordion and spending time with family. Survivors include his wife Phyllis Nelson, Pecatonica, Illinois; daughter, Shirley (Darrel) Nelson, Janesville, Wisconsin; son, Ron (Linda) Nelson, Pecatonica, Illinois; daughter, Susan (Mike) Zissler and son, Roy Nelson, both of Durand, Illinois; 12 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, six sisters and five brothers. Funeral ceremonies will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, May 19, 2014 in McCorkle Funeral Home-Countryman Chapel, 529 Washington, Pecatonica, Illinois with Reverend Katie Voigt of Pecatonica United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in Pecatonica Cemetery, Pecatonica, Illinois. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 5:00 -7:00 p.m., Sunday, May 18. A memorial will be established.