Richard “Dick” Leth Nielsen, 84
December 14, 1934 ~ June 27, 2019
Richard was born on December 14, 1934 on a farm west of Fort Calhoun, Nebraska, known as Pioneer Hills. He was the son of Leth J. and Dorothy (Jones) Nielsen. He helped on the farm, along with his brother George and his sister Janet.
Dick attended Long Creek School and later Blair High School, graduating in 1952. After graduation he attended Dana College.
On December 11, 1954, he married Margaret J. Surber. They were blessed with four children: Susan, Rick, Mary and Dan, and 57 years of marriage.
Dick worked for Kelly Ryan Equipment Company and later worked for Western Electric Company ( which was later taken over by AT&T). He remained on this job and was promoted to a management position for 25 of his 32 years with the company.
Dick was a retired member of the Blair Fire and Rescue Squad, a charter member of the Blair Eagles Club and he was a long time member of the Masonic Lodge.
After retirement, Dick and Marge traveled extensively and managed to see most of the United States, including numerous trips to Hawaii.
They had a loving marriage and loved their children and families very much.
A note written by Marge shortly before her passing: “Dick was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. The children and grandchildren could talk to him about anything, if they had any problems, he would always help them if he possibly could. Throughout our marriage, Dick had many friends. If any of them needed help, he was always there for the, never asking anything in return. He was a true family man and a friend. He always hoped to be remembered as a good son, husband, father, grandfather and a good friend. He surpassed all of theses goals. We all loved him very much.”
Richard “Dick” Leth Nielsen, 84 of Blair, passed away June 27, 2019 at his home.
He was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, and his brother George Ryan.
Left to cherish his memory are his children: Susan (Jeff) Thompson of Kansas City, MO, Rick (Susan) Nielsen of Blair, Mary Donner of Blair and Dan Nielsen of Blair; sister Janet Davis of Honolulu, HI; brother-in-law Frank (Diane) Surber of North Las Vegas, NV; sister-in-law Kay (Jim) Woodard of Blair; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren as well as many nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at Campbell Aman Funeral Home. Graveside services will follow in the Blair Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 PM, Tuesday, July 2 at Campbell Aman Funeral Home.
Campbell-Aman Funeral Home in service to the family.
Funeral leaflet
In Loving Memory of Richard Leth Nielsen
Born December 14, 1934 Washington County, Nebraska; Entered Into Rest June 27, 2019 Blair, Nebraska
Funeral Service 11:00 AM Wednesday, July 3, 2019 Campbell Aman Funeral Home, Blair, Nebraska. Officiating: Pastor Glen Hudson. Musical Selections: "The Old Rugged Cross", "That's My Job"
Pallbearers: Mason Midrup, Colin Weigand, Darian Dillow, Josh Nielsen, Morgan Mindrup, Isaiah Nielsen
Honorary Pallbearers: Ron Hineline, Dave Warrick, Jeff Thompson
Place of Rest: Blair Cemetery, Blair, Nebraska
Campbell-Aman Funeral Home
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from obituary and funeral leaflet courtesy of Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings and leaflets on file in the Blair Public Library at Blair, Nebraska.~~~
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December 14, 1934 ~ June 27, 2019
Richard was born on December 14, 1934 on a farm west of Fort Calhoun, Nebraska, known as Pioneer Hills. He was the son of Leth J. and Dorothy (Jones) Nielsen. He helped on the farm, along with his brother George and his sister Janet.
Dick attended Long Creek School and later Blair High School, graduating in 1952. After graduation he attended Dana College.
On December 11, 1954, he married Margaret J. Surber. They were blessed with four children: Susan, Rick, Mary and Dan, and 57 years of marriage.
Dick worked for Kelly Ryan Equipment Company and later worked for Western Electric Company ( which was later taken over by AT&T). He remained on this job and was promoted to a management position for 25 of his 32 years with the company.
Dick was a retired member of the Blair Fire and Rescue Squad, a charter member of the Blair Eagles Club and he was a long time member of the Masonic Lodge.
After retirement, Dick and Marge traveled extensively and managed to see most of the United States, including numerous trips to Hawaii.
They had a loving marriage and loved their children and families very much.
A note written by Marge shortly before her passing: “Dick was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. The children and grandchildren could talk to him about anything, if they had any problems, he would always help them if he possibly could. Throughout our marriage, Dick had many friends. If any of them needed help, he was always there for the, never asking anything in return. He was a true family man and a friend. He always hoped to be remembered as a good son, husband, father, grandfather and a good friend. He surpassed all of theses goals. We all loved him very much.”
Richard “Dick” Leth Nielsen, 84 of Blair, passed away June 27, 2019 at his home.
He was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, and his brother George Ryan.
Left to cherish his memory are his children: Susan (Jeff) Thompson of Kansas City, MO, Rick (Susan) Nielsen of Blair, Mary Donner of Blair and Dan Nielsen of Blair; sister Janet Davis of Honolulu, HI; brother-in-law Frank (Diane) Surber of North Las Vegas, NV; sister-in-law Kay (Jim) Woodard of Blair; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren as well as many nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at Campbell Aman Funeral Home. Graveside services will follow in the Blair Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 PM, Tuesday, July 2 at Campbell Aman Funeral Home.
Campbell-Aman Funeral Home in service to the family.
Funeral leaflet
In Loving Memory of Richard Leth Nielsen
Born December 14, 1934 Washington County, Nebraska; Entered Into Rest June 27, 2019 Blair, Nebraska
Funeral Service 11:00 AM Wednesday, July 3, 2019 Campbell Aman Funeral Home, Blair, Nebraska. Officiating: Pastor Glen Hudson. Musical Selections: "The Old Rugged Cross", "That's My Job"
Pallbearers: Mason Midrup, Colin Weigand, Darian Dillow, Josh Nielsen, Morgan Mindrup, Isaiah Nielsen
Honorary Pallbearers: Ron Hineline, Dave Warrick, Jeff Thompson
Place of Rest: Blair Cemetery, Blair, Nebraska
Campbell-Aman Funeral Home
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from obituary and funeral leaflet courtesy of Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings and leaflets on file in the Blair Public Library at Blair, Nebraska.~~~
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Richard “Dick” Leth Nielsen, 84
December 14, 1934 ~ June 27, 2019
Richard was born on December 14, 1934 on a farm west of Fort Calhoun, Nebraska, known as Pioneer Hills. He was the son of Leth J. and Dorothy (Jones) Nielsen. He helped on the farm, along with his brother George and his sister Janet.
Dick attended Long Creek School and later Blair High School, graduating in 1952. After graduation he attended Dana College.
On December 11, 1954, he married Margaret J. Surber. They were blessed with four children: Susan, Rick, Mary and Dan, and 57 years of marriage.
Dick worked for Kelly Ryan Equipment Company and later worked for Western Electric Company ( which was later taken over by AT&T). He remained on this job and was promoted to a management position for 25 of his 32 years with the company.
Dick was a retired member of the Blair Fire and Rescue Squad, a charter member of the Blair Eagles Club and he was a long time member of the Masonic Lodge.
After retirement, Dick and Marge traveled extensively and managed to see most of the United States, including numerous trips to Hawaii.
They had a loving marriage and loved their children and families very much.
A note written by Marge shortly before her passing: “Dick was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. The children and grandchildren could talk to him about anything, if they had any problems, he would always help them if he possibly could. Throughout our marriage, Dick had many friends. If any of them needed help, he was always there for the, never asking anything in return. He was a true family man and a friend. He always hoped to be remembered as a good son, husband, father, grandfather and a good friend. He surpassed all of theses goals. We all loved him very much.”
Richard “Dick” Leth Nielsen, 84 of Blair, passed away June 27, 2019 at his home.
He was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, and his brother George Ryan.
Left to cherish his memory are his children: Susan (Jeff) Thompson of Kansas City, MO, Rick (Susan) Nielsen of Blair, Mary Donner of Blair and Dan Nielsen of Blair; sister Janet Davis of Honolulu, HI; brother-in-law Frank (Diane) Surber of North Las Vegas, NV; sister-in-law Kay (Jim) Woodard of Blair; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren as well as many nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at Campbell Aman Funeral Home. Graveside services will follow in the Blair Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 PM, Tuesday, July 2 at Campbell Aman Funeral Home.
Campbell-Aman Funeral Home in service to the family.
Funeral leaflet
In Loving Memory of Richard Leth Nielsen
Born December 14, 1934 Washington County, Nebraska; Entered Into Rest June 27, 2019 Blair, Nebraska
Funeral Service 11:00 AM Wednesday, July 3, 2019 Campbell Aman Funeral Home, Blair, Nebraska. Officiating: Pastor Glen Hudson. Musical Selections: "The Old Rugged Cross", "That's My Job"
Pallbearers: Mason Midrup, Colin Weigand, Darian Dillow, Josh Nielsen, Morgan Mindrup, Isaiah Nielsen
Honorary Pallbearers: Ron Hineline, Dave Warrick, Jeff Thompson
Place of Rest: Blair Cemetery, Blair, Nebraska
Campbell-Aman Funeral Home
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from obituary and funeral leaflet courtesy of Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings and leaflets on file in the Blair Public Library at Blair, Nebraska.~~~
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December 14, 1934 ~ June 27, 2019
Richard was born on December 14, 1934 on a farm west of Fort Calhoun, Nebraska, known as Pioneer Hills. He was the son of Leth J. and Dorothy (Jones) Nielsen. He helped on the farm, along with his brother George and his sister Janet.
Dick attended Long Creek School and later Blair High School, graduating in 1952. After graduation he attended Dana College.
On December 11, 1954, he married Margaret J. Surber. They were blessed with four children: Susan, Rick, Mary and Dan, and 57 years of marriage.
Dick worked for Kelly Ryan Equipment Company and later worked for Western Electric Company ( which was later taken over by AT&T). He remained on this job and was promoted to a management position for 25 of his 32 years with the company.
Dick was a retired member of the Blair Fire and Rescue Squad, a charter member of the Blair Eagles Club and he was a long time member of the Masonic Lodge.
After retirement, Dick and Marge traveled extensively and managed to see most of the United States, including numerous trips to Hawaii.
They had a loving marriage and loved their children and families very much.
A note written by Marge shortly before her passing: “Dick was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. The children and grandchildren could talk to him about anything, if they had any problems, he would always help them if he possibly could. Throughout our marriage, Dick had many friends. If any of them needed help, he was always there for the, never asking anything in return. He was a true family man and a friend. He always hoped to be remembered as a good son, husband, father, grandfather and a good friend. He surpassed all of theses goals. We all loved him very much.”
Richard “Dick” Leth Nielsen, 84 of Blair, passed away June 27, 2019 at his home.
He was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, and his brother George Ryan.
Left to cherish his memory are his children: Susan (Jeff) Thompson of Kansas City, MO, Rick (Susan) Nielsen of Blair, Mary Donner of Blair and Dan Nielsen of Blair; sister Janet Davis of Honolulu, HI; brother-in-law Frank (Diane) Surber of North Las Vegas, NV; sister-in-law Kay (Jim) Woodard of Blair; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren as well as many nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at Campbell Aman Funeral Home. Graveside services will follow in the Blair Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 PM, Tuesday, July 2 at Campbell Aman Funeral Home.
Campbell-Aman Funeral Home in service to the family.
Funeral leaflet
In Loving Memory of Richard Leth Nielsen
Born December 14, 1934 Washington County, Nebraska; Entered Into Rest June 27, 2019 Blair, Nebraska
Funeral Service 11:00 AM Wednesday, July 3, 2019 Campbell Aman Funeral Home, Blair, Nebraska. Officiating: Pastor Glen Hudson. Musical Selections: "The Old Rugged Cross", "That's My Job"
Pallbearers: Mason Midrup, Colin Weigand, Darian Dillow, Josh Nielsen, Morgan Mindrup, Isaiah Nielsen
Honorary Pallbearers: Ron Hineline, Dave Warrick, Jeff Thompson
Place of Rest: Blair Cemetery, Blair, Nebraska
Campbell-Aman Funeral Home
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from obituary and funeral leaflet courtesy of Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings and leaflets on file in the Blair Public Library at Blair, Nebraska.~~~
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