Nielsen, Gordon (1951 - 2017)

NIELSEN, BRENSEL, KIMMEN, WARE, THOMPSON, NELSON

Posted By: Denise Wurner (email)
Date: 9/10/2017 at 18:13:14

Name of deceased: Gordon “Gordy” Nielsen

Aged: 66 yrs, 4 mo, 3 days

Residence: Harlan, IA

Born: April 21, 1951; Audubon, IA

Died: Aug. 24, 2017; Atlantic Specialty Care, Atlantic, IA

Funeral services: Pending

Survived by: Sisters, Diane Ware of Omaha, NE, Lorraine Hoeft Brensel of Omaha, NE, and Denise Kimmen of Harlan, IA; nieces; nephews; other family and friends

Predeceased by: Parents, Earl and Doris (nee Thompson) Nelson; infant brother, David

Education: attended the Irwin/Kirkman (IA) School

Religious affiliation: no information provided

Military service: n/a

Marriage: no information provided

Employment: As a teenager, Gordon moved to Omaha, NE and worked at the University of Nebraska Hospital in the laundry department for a few years. He then came back to Harlan, IA and worked for Stabilt and Western Engineering. He later acquired a custodian job at Country Care Farm until his health declined.

Hobbies/Interests: fishing, Wild Willey’s, BBQ grilling, and being at home

Sources: harlanonline.com; kjan.com; pauleyjones.com