Nelson, Frederick Eugene, March 27, 2015 in Bradenton , FL. Fred was born August 6, 1924 in Waukegan , IL . Loving husband of 66 years to Arlene Nelson (nee Smith). Father of Adele (Bill) Brown, Julie Bilow, Barbara Nelson and Carol Benn. Papa to Robin (Jim) Kaiser, Jennifer (Jeremy) Bright, Barbie (Alex) Shoykhet, Oliver Tindle, Anna Nelson, and Jessica (Paul) Riley. Great Papa of Alexandra, Allison, Will, Noah and Julian. Retired from American Can Company after 35+ years. Fred served in World War II as a Navy Sea Bee. A dedicated volunteer at DeSoto National Park and the Red Cross, both in Bradenton, FL. Fred was a Mason for over 50 years. Memorial donations requested to the Red Cross, Southwest Florida Chapter, 2001 Cantu Court , Sarasota , FL 34232 . SERVICES: Funeral service 11:00am Tuesday at JOHN L. ZIEGENHEIN & SONS South County ( 4830 Lemay Ferry Road ). Visitation Tuesday 9am until service time. Interment St. Lucas Cemetery.
April 7, 2015
09:00 am - 11:00 am
John L. Ziegenhein & Sons South County
4830 Lemay Ferry Road (63129)
April 7, 2015
11:00 am - 11:30 am
John L. Ziegenhein & Sons South County Chapel
4830 Lemay Ferry Road (63129)