George Henry Nielsen
April 4, 1930 — July 23, 2016
George Henry Nielsen, 86, of Central City, was called home Saturday, July 23, 2016, at the Monticello Nursing Home, Monticello. Visitation: 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 26, 2016, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Central City. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 27, 2016, at Jordan’s Grove Baptist Church conducted by Reverend Steve Russell. The family will also greet friends one hour prior to service at the church on Wednesday. Burial: Jordan’s Grove Cemetery, Rural Central City.
George was born April 4, 1930, in Linn County, the son of Marten and Mary Ione (Goodlove) Nielsen. He married Wanda Thordsen on January 22, 1950. They later divorced. George worked for Transport America for many years and had a produce business in Central City. He was a member of Jordan’s Grove Baptist Church and was involved with working the election polls.
George is survived by his children, Richard (Barbara) Nielsen, Randall Nielsen, Karleen (Carl) Gray, and Phil (Lora) Nielsen; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren with one on the way; brother, Ray (Frances) Nielsen; and three nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and son, Al.
A memorial fund has been established.
George was born April 4, 1930, in Linn County, the son of Marten and Mary Ione (Goodlove) Nielsen. He married Wanda Thordsen on January 22, 1950. They later divorced. George worked for Transport America for many years and had a produce business in Central City. He was a member of Jordan’s Grove Baptist Church and was involved with working the election polls.
George is survived by his children, Richard (Barbara) Nielsen, Randall Nielsen, Karleen (Carl) Gray, and Phil (Lora) Nielsen; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren with one on the way; brother, Ray (Frances) Nielsen; and three nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and son, Al.
A memorial fund has been established.
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