Clarence R. Nelson, age 97, U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy (nee Peterson). Devoted father of Darlene (David) Mahn, Nancy (Joe) Pecoraro and the late Cheryl (the late John) Manduch. Loving grandfather of Pamela Meesenburg, Susan (Clarke) Vaandering, David Mahn, Dawn (Austin) Estes, Philip (Michelle) Pecoraro, Jeffery Pecoraro and great grandfather of 8. Clarence worked for many years as a service technician with Sears Roebuck and Co. Visitation Sunday 3-9PM at the Palos Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 Southwest Hwy. (7700W) Palos Hills. Funeral Monday 1030AM service at the funeral home. Interment Beverly Cemetery. Express your thoughts and memories in the online Guest Book at www.palosgaidasfh.com (708) 974-4410