Rick Allan NIELSEN

Aus Find A Grave: Rick Nielsen GEBURT 5 Mrz 1953 Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa, USA TOD 28 Okt 2012 (im Alter von 59) Nebraska, USA BESTATTUNG Ogallala Cemetery Ogallala, Keith County, Nebraska, USA Karte anzeigen GRABSTELLE Section L, Block 103A, Lot 37 GEDENKSTÄTTEN-ID 170584565 Rick Nielsen March 5, 1953 - October 28, 2012 Draucker Funeral Home ~ 700 N. Spruce Street ~ Ogallala NE 69153 ~ 308.284.4021 Rick Nielsen, 59, of Ogallala, died Sunday, October 28, 2012 in the Northern Colorado Medical Center of Greeley, Colorado. Rick was born March 5, 1953 in Sioux City, Iowa, the son of Ole and Vernise (Thomas) Nielsen. As a young child he moved with his family to Lakewood, Colo. Rick graduated from Green Mountain High School in 1971. He attended Northeastern Junior College in Sterling, Colo. where he studied auto mechanics and obtained an Associate Degree. Rick was employed at Larson Ford in Sterling until 1975. He then moved to Ogallala and was employed as a mechanic at Kohl Motors and also worked at Front Street Restaurant. In 1977 he became manager at Pioneer Trails Restaurant followed by a management position at Front Street from 1981 to 1983. Rick and his father started Nielsen Construction in 1983. From 1996 to 2006 Rick was the manager of Front Street Saloon and Restaurant. He then served as the manager of the Moose Lodge until his retirement. In 1976 Rick was united in marriage to Jan Fenwick at Front Street. The couple made their home in Ogallala. His hobbies included fishing, playing pool, and collecting vintage cars. Rick was a member of the Moose Lodge and the Ogallala Elks Lodge. Preceding him in death were his parents and a brother Randy Nielsen. Survivors include his children: Erin (Jason) Barnhill and Lee (Melinda) Nielsen, all of Ogallala. And two grandchildren: Nolan and Oliver Nielsen of Ogallala. And special friend Diana McIntosh of Ogallala. There will be no visitation. The family chose cremation. A memorial service will be Saturday, November 3, at 11 a.m. in Draucker Funeral Home. Rev. Chuck Rager of the First United Methodist Church will officiate. A memorial has been established in his name. Contributor: Familienmitglieder Eltern Obed Nielsen Obed Nels Nielsen 1926-2012 Vernise Nielsen Vernise Nielsen 1927-2009 Brüder/Schwestern Infant Nielsen Infant Nielsen 1947-1947 Randall Nielsen Randall Nielsen 1949-2011

Comments