Ruth Olive Nielson, 95, of Kenosha, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 12, 2016, at Brookside Care Center. Born in Waupun, WI, on March 24, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Gertrude (Peters) Allan. She moved to Kenosha from Manitowoc in October of 1957. In October of 1944, she married Bertram Nielson in Waupun. Ruth was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church and the Circle Club at the church. She enjoyed traveling, camping, attending the annual family summer picnic in Waupun, and spending time with her grandchildren. Survivors include her four children, Jean Nielson, Donald (Jeri) Nielson, Thomas (Linda) Nielson, and John (Yoni) Nielson; a brother, Harold Allan; a sister, Lois Grennell; 11 grandchildren, Terry Rosmann, Tammy Rosmann, Kenneth John Rosmann, Travis Rosmann, Allan Nielson, Tracie Radcliff, Shawn Nielson, Chrissy Nielson, Ryan Nielson, Dana Johnson, and Mathew Nielson; and several great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bertram Nielson; a daughter, Joan Rosmann; a granddaughter, Brenda Rosmann; four brothers, Larry Allan, Donald Allan, Roy Allan, and Robert Allan; and two sisters, Gracie Panske and Jane Popemiller. Visitation will be held on Friday, December 16th, at Wesley United Methodist Church, 4600-60th Street, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 12:00 noon. Interment will follow at Sunset Ridge Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Wesley United Methodist Church would be appreciated by the family. Proko Funeral Home & Crematory 5111-60th Street Kenosha, WI 53144 Phone: (262) 654-3533 Visit & Sign Ruth’s Online Memorial Book at: www.prokofuneralhome.com