Ruben Otto Nelson was born Tuesday, September 25, 1900 in Chicago, Illinois .
he died Thursday, December 1, 1994. his recorded age was 94.
Ruben Otto Nelson, 94, of Worthington, Thursday, December 1, 1994. Chief Engineer of Construction for the State of Ohio and Chief Engineer for Baker and Hickey Co. Preceded in death by wife, Mildred A. Nelson. Survived by daughters, Carolyn (David M.) Smith of Bellbrook, Ohio and Shirley (Ronald) Baxter of Furlong, Pa.; 5 granddaughters; 7 great-grandchildren; brother, Evan Nelson of Napersville, Ill. Member of Worthington United Methodist Church for 61 years, Ohio Society of Professional Engineers, Theta Tau and Chi Epsilon. Funeral Service 2 p.m. Monday, December 5, 1994 at Worthington United Methodist Church, 699 High Street, Worthington, where friends may call on hours prior to the service. Rev. Robert K. Chiles officiating. Interment Walnut Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Lifeline of Ohio Organ Procurement, 700 Ackerman Rd., Suite 580, Columbus, Ohio 43202. Arrangements by Rutherford-Corbin Chapel, 515 High Street, Worthington.