Walter Peter Nelson, 87 passed away peacefully on Sept. 7 surrounded by his family in Solomons, Md.

Walter and his wife of 68 years, Marion, previously of Mill Creek, in Dowell, MD where they lived for 17 years, are presently residing at Asbury of Solomons. Prior to retiring to the Solomons area, they lived in Princeton, N.J.

Mr. Nelson was employed by The Home News Publishing Co., New Brunswick, N.J. for over 60 years. Walter was an active Life Member of Kiwanis Foundation, Chamber of Commerce in New Brunswick, N.J., Executive member of The Boy Scouts of America, a Hospice volunteer, a Calvert Marine Museum Docent and a Friend of Anne Marie Garden, as well as SIYC and SMSA. A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, serving during WWII thru the Korean Conflict, Mr. Nelson remained on Indefinite Reserve Status until his death.

Born Oct 22, 1922, in Mt. Vernon, NY Mr. Nelson was predeceased by his sister, Ruth Flink, and his son, Craig.

He is survived by his wife Marion; 2 sons, Joel of Wolfeboro, NH and David of Hamilton Square, NJ and a daughter, Elizabeth Davis of Lusby, MD; 5 grandchildren and 1 great grand daughter.

A Memorial Service is planned for Oct 22, 2010 at 2:30 PM in the Asbury~Solomons Auditorium with Pastor Randy Casto officiating. Inurnment will be private.

Arrangements provided by Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., Lusby, MD.