Roy I Nelson, 83, of Rockford, passed away peacefully with his loving wife by his side, on Tuesday, September 20, 2011 at Provena St. Anne. Roy was the son of Ivar and Linnea Nelson, born in Rockford on December 8, 1927. He married Gerd Andersson in Linkoping, Sweden on October 22, 1949. Roy is survived by his wife of 62 years, Gerd, his daughters; Britt (Jim) Elliott of Lake Geneva, Karin (Byron) Nelson of Rockford, 5 grandchildren; Tracy Elliott, Dawn (Jason) Bauman, Heather (Jason) Appelquist, Mike Nelson, and Julie Nelson, 5 great-grandchildren sister-in-law, Ann Nelson nephew, Brad Nelson, niece Pam Welch, and several extended family members. He is preceded in death by his parents, 1 brother, 1 niece, and 2 brother-in-laws. A private family service will be held at a later date. www.sunsetfhmemgardens.com
