On November 27, 2012 Robert L. Nelson, Sr., age 91, died due to complications from a fall. He was surrounded by his loving family. Born on July 9, 1921 in Winthrop, MA, he graduated from Cornell University in 1943 with a degree in Civil Engineering. He served in WWII as a First Lieutenant of an Engineering Battalion in the South Pacific.

After the war he worked as a Civil Engineer for J.E. Griener where he designed many bridges and worked on the Ohio Turnpike. After Griener he was Director of Operations of the Concrete Division for Arundel Corporation. After Arundel he was the Director of Engineering at the Maryland State Port Authority for 17 years where he was responsible for the planning and construction of Seagirt and Locust Point Terminals. An Avid golfer and longtime member at the Country Club of Maryland, Bob recorded 5 hole-in-one's in his lifetime.

Survived by two sons, Robert L. Jr. and Stephen T. and their wives Colleen and Elizabeth; two grandchildren, Kathryn Nelson and Samuel Nelson. Also survived by his loving companion Jean Heemann. Predeceased by his loving wife and mother of his children Jeanne Travers Nelson and second wife Mary Mansfield Nelson.

The family will receive guests at the Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 York Road (beltway exit 26) on Friday, November 30th from 9:00 to 10:00 AM at which time a Memorial Service will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Herbert Strong Fund at the Country Club of Maryland; 1101 Stevenson Lane; Towson, MD 21286.