Loren Nelson

Loren “Larry” George Nelson, age 86, of Orland Park, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 5th, surrounded by family. He has been preceded in death by his mother Alpha (nee Axelson) and father George Arthur. Larry leaves behind the love of his life, Alice (nee Master), his wife of 53 years; son Bradley and daughter-in-law Linda LaCloche; grandchildren John and Emma “Laurie”; nephew Eric; nieces Melissa, Noreen, Cheryl, and Susan; and many great nieces and nephews.

Larry graduated from Schurz High School, class of 1956. He was a proud Navy veteran, having served for seven years and seven months. Larry was a punctual, hardworking man who didn’t miss more than a handful of days of work in his 40 years of employment in the steel and paper industries. He was a follower of Christ and an avid sports fan of the Chicago Bears, Chicago Cubs, Chicago Bulls, and especially The Ohio State Buckeyes football team. He loved his morning local newspapers, which he religiously bought and read for decades, visiting historical sites in Virginia and Washington, D.C., and old Western movies.

Larry was an outgoing, friendly, kind, and decent man. He will be deeply missed by anyone and everyone who ever met him.

Visitation Friday, January 12, 2024 from 3-8 PM with a Service to be held at 5:00 PM, at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL.

Below is a Photo Tribute Celebrating Loren G. “Larry” Nelson's Life.



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