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Karen Gayle Hajek Nielsen

7 Oct 1941 – 6 Jan 2015

Birth7 Oct 1941
Death6 Jan 2015
CemeteryColumbus Cemetery
Columbus , Platte County , Nebraska , USA
Added bytlc on 16 Oct 2018
FaGhttps://www.findagrave.com/memorial/141047444

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Karen Kaspar Nielsen, 73, of Columbus, Nebraska, died Tuesday, January 6, 2015, at the Columbus Community Hospital. The funeral service will be Saturday, January 10, 10:30 A.M. at Peace Lutheran Church with Revs. Michael Klatt and Cory Burma officiating. Interment will be in the Columbus Cemetery. Visitation will be on Friday from 4:00 – 8:00 P.M. at the Gass Haney Funeral Home and on Saturday from 9:30 – 10:30 A.M. at the church with a family prayer service at 10:15 A.M. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the family. Karen was born October 7, 1941, in Los Angeles, California, to Edward and Irene (Loseke) Hajek. They moved to Columbus where Karen attended school and graduated from Columbus High School. Karen was married to Robert Kaspar on June 3, 1961. They had three children, Randy, Chris, and Tracy. In 1974, Karen opened Karen’s Bridal Shop in Columbus. On May 17, 1986, Karen was united in marriage to Tony Nielsen in Columbus. Karen continued to own and operate the bridal store until its closing in 1999. Karen then volunteered for the Columbus Chamber of Commerce where she served on the Commodores and on their board. Karen was also involved in the starting of the Downtown Business Association, which she was active in for several years. She then went to work at Pinnacle Bank in 2006 where she was currently serving as their Pinn Club Coordinator. Karen was very active in the community and in 1999 was instrumental in helping refurbish the Santa House in downtown Columbus. In 2000, Karen was Queen Isabella for Columbus Days. She was also very proud of her 15 years in working with the Luther League. Karen is survived by: Husband: Tony Nielsen of Columbus, NE Son: Randy (Anita) Kaspar of Columbus, NE Son: Chris (Kim) Kaspar of Norfolk, NE Daughter: Tracy Kaspar of Columbus, NE Son: Erik (Elaine) Nielsen of Austin, TX Daughter: Lisa Nielsen of Omaha, NE Grandchildren: Brittany (Dustin) Cejka Miranda Kaspar Colby Kaspar Sydney Kaspar Jack Nielsen Josh Nielsen Mother: Irene Hajek of Columbus, NE Brother: Gayler (Toni) Hajek of Irwin, PA Niece: Jenny (Bryan) Engel Niece: Venice (James) Burrows Karen was preceded in death by: Father: Edward Hajek

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