Benjamin "Ben"  R. Nelson, age 72 of Boscobel, passed away on Saturday July 12, 2014 at the Gundersen Boscobel Area Health Care in Boscobel. He was born on May 6, 1942 in Crawford County Wisconsin.  The son of Hartwick and Vera (Briggs) Nelson. He married Nancy Tesar on October 22, 1966 at St. Gabriel's Catholic Church in Prairie du Chien.  He was a Army veteran of the Vietnam War. Ben Worked as a carpenter most of his life. He is survived by his wife Nancy Nelson of Boscobel. 2 children  Joseph (Aimee) Nelson of Boscobel, Deanna Molzof of Boscobel. Six grandchildren; Mykala (Ty) Kelley, Jayden Molzof, Jordan Molzof, Audrah Coleman, Allie (Nick) Roberts, Ashtyn Miles. Two Great-Grandchildren Tristan Kelley, Maebelline Roberts. 2 sisters Gertrude Taylor of Muscoda, Faye (Bob) Bloedow of Viroqua. Ben was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Mervin Nelson and a sister Nelsetta Bay.

Memorial services will be held on Thursday  July 17, 2014 at 6:00 P.M. at the Kendall Funeral Home in Boscobel. Pastor Charles Koester officiating. Burial will be at a later date. Friends may call on  Thursday July 17, 2014 from 3:00 P.M. until the time of service at the Kendall Funeral Home in Boscobel. On line condolence can be sent to www.kendallfuneralservice.com