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Chris Marinus Nielsen Jr.
21 Aug 1932 – 24 Oct 2019
| Birth | 21 Aug 1932 |
| Death | 24 Oct 2019 |
| Cemetery | Fort Logan National Cemetery Denver , City and County of Denver , Colorado , USA |
| Added by | Carolyn Selby on 28 Oct 2019 |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/204248198 |
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Interred: Nov 6, 2019
Bio
Chris Marinus Nielsen Junior was born to Edith and Chris Nielsen Sr. on August 21, 1932 in Dannevirke, Nebraska. Chris's father died prior to his birth. Chris had seven brothers and sisters. Virgil Nielsen, Louie Nielsen, Marinus Nielsen, Earl Nielsen, Doris Haney, Erma Brittian and Eda Mae Jensen which have preceded him in death. After graduating from high school in Dannebrog, Nebraska, Chris joined the Navy and served from 1953-1957 and was in the reserves until 1961. Chirs married Beverly Allen on April 12, 1959 and had two children, Chris Marinus (Marilyn) Nielsen III and Ginger (Dave) Nielsen-Conner. Chris and Beverly wer together for over 60 years and shared a very special bond. They spent every morning reading the paper together and every evening playing games. Grandfather of Chelsea and Tyler Nielsen and Kayleigh Conner and Karah Sack. He also has 2 Great-Grandchildren, Henley and Harlynn Sack. Chris has many beloved nieces and nephews, Chris has a long career at Martin Marietta as a logistics engineer and logistics manager until he retired in 1988. After retirement, Chris was an active volunteer for 10 years at a Denver soup kitchen. Then, for 15 years he volunteered for the All Veterans Honor Guard performing graveside services at Fort Logan National Cemetery and also volunteered at the VFW as treasurer and Friday Bingo. Chris enjoyed golf, fishing and playing poo with his old work buddies. As a Nebraska native, Chirs has a strong soft spot for The Huskers and often said "Go Big Red!" He loved Nebraska and his Danish heritage. Chris made many friends and all love him dearly. He always had a smile and a big thumbs up despite the adversities he faced in life. Chris has survived four seperate cancers and two strokes with the last stroke ending his life on October 24, 2019. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, November 6, 2019, 10:30am, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood. Committal will follow service at 12 noon Staging Area A, Fort Logan National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Disabled Veterans Association in memory of Chris.
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GS3 US Navy Korea
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- Virgil J Nielsen 1914–1947
- PFC Louie A Nielsen 1916–1944
- Marinus C Nielsen 1917–1995
- Doris M. Nielsen Haney 1919–2010
- Erma V. Nielsen Brittain 1924–2003
- Eda Mae "Edie" Nielsen Jensen 1930–2014
- Earl Andrew Nielsen
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