Gaylord F Neilsen

Gaylord Francis Nielsen, 95 of Grand Island, passed away peacefully and met his Lord and Savior with his family and special friend, Bruce at his side on Thursday, March 6, 2014 at Tiffany Square. Gaylord suffered a heart attack February 19th. Celebration of life services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 11, 2014 at All Faiths Funeral Home. To honor Gaylord’s wishes cremation has taken place; burial will take place at a later date in Westlawn Cemetery, Grand Island. He is survived by his wife, Fern of Grand Island; a niece, Ramona Graves; and nephew, Eric (Maxine) Nielsen; sister-in-law, Harriett Nielsen; several cousins and many young friends that have been Special Children throughout life. Mr. Nielsen is preceded in death by his parents; two infant sisters, and one brother, Forrest. Mr. Nielsen was born November 11, 1918 on the farm at Dannebrog, to Francis and Anna (Christensen) Nielsen. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. He attended District #61 country school and Dannebrog High School. He enlisted and served from February 1942 till November 1945 in the Air Force with the Aeronautical Chart Division. He married Fern K. Matousek of St. Paul on May 22, 1948. They lived and continued farming northwest of Dannebrog on the family farm until retirement in 1979 when they made Grand Island their home. While living in Howard County, Mr. Nielsen received the Soil Conservation Award in 1959. In the early 60’s, he helped with experiments and kept records for the newly formed Farwell Irrigation District. He served on the local school board, the County Redistricting Committee and was Chairman of the Soil and Water Conservation District for 8 years, as well as many other organizations. Mr. Nielsen was Exalted Ruler of Grand Island Elks Lodge #604 from 1967 to 1968. He served the Grand Lodge as District Deputy in 1970 – 1971. He served other offices in the Nebraska Elks Association, including State President in 1981-1982. He was a Certified Elks Ritual Judge for seven years, judging in all the surrounding states. He also worked for five years for the Dannebrog and Elba State Banks and the Bank of Peru as a farm management and inspection consultant. Mr. Nielsen was a member of the Lutheran Church, B. P.O. Elks Lodge #604, American Legion Post #53, 408 Post # 136 Fraternal Order of Eagles, Platt Duetsche and Saddle Club. Memorials are suggested to the Gaylord Nielsen Memorial Fund.

Gaylord F Neilsen

November 11, 1918 - March 6, 2014

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