Nils Bengston, 83, of West Chester, formerly of Melrose, Mass., Trumbull and Huntington, Conn., died Jan. 21.

Born in Melrose, Mass. in 1932, he was the son of the late Nils B. and Irma (nee Ostling) Bengston.

He was the beloved husband of Elizabeth (nee Turro); the loving father of Nils Peter (Barbara) and Gregory B. (Eileen); grandfather of Gabriella, Liam, and Evan; cousin of Mark Hosford (Vicki) and David Hosford; brother-in-law of Antoinette and Joseph Buccieri and Mary Ann Turro; also survived by many nieces and nephews in Connecticut, across the country, and Germany.

One of Nils' greatest passions was working with the Boy Scouts of America, providing leadership for over 30 years in both Troops 66 and 93. His achievements were recognized in 2014 with the Extraordinary Service Award from Chester County Council.

Relatives and friends are invited to his Memorial Service 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7, at The Donohue Funeral Home, 1627 West Chester Pike, West Chester, PA 19382, 610-431-9000.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name may be made to The American Cancer Society, 1626 Locust Street, Phila., PA 19103.