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Chris C. Nielson

20 Feb 1862 – 7 Apr 1949

Birth20 Feb 1862
Death7 Apr 1949
CemeterySouleville Cemetery
Sherman County , Nebraska , USA
Added byKathy Burgess Burr on 02 Nov 2011
FaGhttps://www.findagrave.com/memorial/35671228

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Chris Nielson was born February 20, 1862 at Lemming, Denmark, and passed away at the home of his son, Howard, in Seattle, Wash, on Apr 7, 1949 at the age of 87 years, 1 month and 15 days. He was baptized and confirmed in the Danish Lutheran church in Denmark, and attended the Community Church in Rockville. At the age of 21 he left Denmark to make his home in the United States. Throughout his long life he never ceased to love and revere his adopted country and to respect her government and institutions. His first employment in this country was in the logging camps of Wisconsin. After 2 years there he came to Grand Island, Nebraska and secured a position in a lumber yard. He attended night school for 2 winters and often spoke of the help and enjoyment he derived from it. In 1890 he settled in Dannebrog, managing the lumber yard and hotel. He was united in marriage to Evelina Isaacson on October 7, 1895, and they continued to reside in Dannebrog until 1898, when they moved to a farm in Howard County, north of Boelus. In 1900 he purchased the general merchandise store in Rockville, which he owned and operated for 41 years. He was active in all civic affairs, local and county, serving on the Village Board and School Board for many years. He was also County Supervisor for several years. Mr. Nielson was always interested in and willing to help with any project contributing to the welfare of the community. Mrs. Nielson passed away July 27, 1919. On January 19, 1923 he was married to Mrs. Grace Engle of Loup City, Nebraska. This made a family of 10 children, 5 of his own and 5 of Mrs. Nielson's. His eldest son, Ulric, passed away in 1932 leaving 2 children whom Mr. and Mrs. Nielson were largely responsible for bringing up. Many other children called his home their home for various periods of time. Mr. Nielson always had a deep sympathy for the unfortunate. In 1941 he and Mrs. Nielson moved to Seattle, where they engaged in the grocery business until his death. He is survived by his wife, Grace; 4 children, Mrs. Leon Bartunek of Rockville; Mrs. Allie Woten of Shelton, Mrs. Jack Gephardt of Lander, Wyo; Howard Nielson of Seattle and his wife Dortha, who is also Mr. Nielson's step-daughter; 5 stepchildren; Clyde Engle of West Point; Mrs. Reimer Paulson of Omaha; Mrs. Leland Schmaljohn of Cascase, Iowa; and Robert Engle of Seattle; 15 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Mr. Nielson lived a long, active and useful life. His kindly influence and wise counsel will be greatly missed by his family, but will never be forgotten. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, April 12, in the Community church at Rockville. Rev. Lewis Marx in charge, Mrs. Don McDonald and Mrs. Albert Schwaderer sang two of Mr. Nielson's favorite hymns, "At the Cross" and "What a Friend." Mrs. Elmer Rasmussen playedfor the services. Honorary pallbearers were old friends and business associates of Mr. Nielson: Emil Kozel and Dr. L. E. Dickinson of Ravenna; Sm Sorensen of Grand Island, Clayton Stephens, Jens Bisgaard, Henry Bushhousen, Jake Ritz, Helmer Ohlund and Fred Dunker of Rockville and Emil Dwehus. The Sherman County Times - Apr 14 1949

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