hmtl5 Kenneth Ruschill Nelson b. 29 Aug 1924 Sperry, Des Moines County, Iowa d. 27 Mar 2014 East Moline, Rock Island County, Illinois: Wunnenberg family

Kenneth Ruschill Nelson

Male 1924 - 2014  (89 years)


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  • Name Kenneth Ruschill Nelson 
    Born 29 Aug 1924  Sperry, Des Moines County, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2
    Gender Male 
    Died 27 Mar 2014  East Moline, Rock Island County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2
    Buried Aspen Grove Cemetery, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2
    Person ID I376  Wunnenberg
    Last Modified 13 May 2023 

    Father Kermit Carl Nelson,   b. 27 Jul 1901, Sperry, Des Moines County, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 15 May 1988  (Age 86 years) 
    Mother Hattie Mathilda Ruschill,   b. 11 Aug 1902, Davenport, Scott County, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 31 Jan 2003  (Age 100 years) 
    Married 16 May 1923  Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Family ID F139  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 29 Aug 1924 - Sperry, Des Moines County, Iowa Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 27 Mar 2014 - East Moline, Rock Island County, Illinois Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Aspen Grove Cemetery, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa Link to Google Earth
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  • Notes 
    • Kenneth Ruschill Nelson, Galesburg Chapel 89, of Coal Valley, Ill., died at 1:19 p.m. Thursday, March 27, 2014 in Hope Creek Nursing Home, East Moline, Ill.
      He was born August 29, 1924 in Sperry, Iowa the son of Kermit C. and Hattie M. (Ruschill) Nelson.
      He is survived by his special friend and companion, Scott Markley of Coal Valley and cousins, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.
      Ken worked for Burlington Truck Lines in Galesburg, Moline, and Peoria for 30 years and retired from Consolidated Freightways in Peoria after 12 years. He graduated from Monmouth High School and Brown's Business College. Ken was a member of Metropolitan Community Church of the Quad Cities. He was past president of Galesburg Jaycees and past treasurer of Illinois State Jaycees. He was a 32nd Degree Mason and was a member of Alpha Masonic Lodge 155 in Galesburg, the Scottish Rite in Moline, and the Mohammed Shrine in Peoria. Ken was also a member of Delta Nu Alpha Transportation Club in Peoria.
      Ken served in the United States Army, Illinois National Guard, and Army Reserves for 34 years, retiring as Lt. Colonel. He served in Korea and was awarded the Bronze Star.
      Graveside service will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 31, 2014 at Aspen Grove Cemetery in Burlington, Iowa. Rev. Rich Hendricks will officiate. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be made to Metropolitan Community Church of the Quad Cities. Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel is handling arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.
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  • Sources 
    1. [S6] Find a Grave.

    2. [S7] Obituary.

    3. [S15] Iowa Marriage Records, 1850-1937.