Ronald Dean Nielsen
August 8, 1956 ~ July 20, 2019
Ronald Dean Nielsen, age 62, of Cresco, IA, formerly of Elma, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at Linn Haven Rehab and Health Care in New Hampton.
A memorial service will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, July 27, 2019 at St. Peters Lutheran Church in Elma, IA with Pastor Daird Korth officiating. Visitation will be at the church one hour prior to the service on Saturday. Burial will be in Howard Cemetery at Elma at a later date. Condolences for Ron’s family may be left at www.conway-markhamfh.com.
Ronald Dean Nielsen was born on August 8, 1956 to Marvin and Beverly (Kirchner) Nielsen in Cedar Rapids, IA. The family later moved to Elma, IA. Ron attended school in Cresco, IA where he graduated in 1974. He was employed as a forklift operator at Sara Lee for 10 years until his health prevented him from working and has not been able to work since.
Ron enjoyed being with family, fishing, buying and selling cars and horticulture.
Ron is survived by his mother, Beverly Flugge of Elma, IA, son, Barry (Sara) Nielsen of Woden, IA and their children Clayton, Annabelle and Kimberley, sisters Kathy (Bob) McIntyre of Cresco, Pat Mitchell of Elma, brothers James (Jainqin) Nielsen of Sugarland, TX and Peder (Pegr) Nielsen of Gilbert, AZ. He is also survived by several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
He is preceded in death by his father Marvin, step father Donald Flugge, and his grandparents.
Sympathy to all of Ron’s family. His struggle is over.
Prayers For Strength & Peace At This Time Of Loss. Is Far Too Young, For His Life To End. Find Overwhelming Peace, That He Is Free Now, Of Earthly Challenges & With Our Lord. God Bless Him & His Loved Ones. He Will Watch Over You All From Above.
I knew Ron since high school. My sympathy to his family at this time.
My prayers and sympathy go out to the family at this time.
Our sympathy and prayers go to the family.
Sorry for your loss, always had a smile on his face.
Worked with Ron atSara Lee Our prayers go out to family