In Memory of Einar H. Nielsen
Einar H. Nielsen, age 95, of Battle Creek, Iowa passed away on Tuesday, December 11, 2018, at the Willow Dale Wellness Village in Battle Creek, Iowa.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, December 15, 2018, at the St. John’s Lutheran Church of Battle Creek, Iowa. Reverend Randy D. Cormeny will officiate. Military Rites will be conducted by the Maple Valley Post No. 364 of the American Legion, of Battle Creek, Iowa. Committal Services will follow in the Mount Hope Cemetery of Battle Creek, Iowa. A Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, December 14, 2018, at the Christensen – Van Houten Funeral Home of Battle Creek, Iowa. The Christensen -Van Houten Funeral Home of Battle Creek, Iowa is in charge of the funeral arrangements. Condolences may be sent online at www.christensenvanhouten.com
Einar H. Nielsen, the son of Peter and Anna (Sorensen) Nielsen was born on March 2, 1923, in Battle Creek, IA. Einar was raised on a farm in rural Battle Creek and received his education from Battle Creek High School graduating with the class of 1941. He served in the European Theatre as a member of the Army Air Corps. He was a radio gunner on a B-26 Bomber.
On January 1, 1948, Einar was united in marriage to Lucia Reimer. The couple were blessed with three children: Roger, Randy and Kay Ann. The family made their home on a farm in rural Battle Creek. Einar farmed, fed cattle, and raised buffalo. He also served as a rural mail carrier and worked as a crop insurance adjuster.
Left to cherish his memory include two sons: Roger (Joan) Nielsen and Randy (Cindy) Nielsen both of Battle Creek, IA; 5 grandsons; 12 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; sister-in-law Harriett Nielsen of Ida Grove, IA; numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Lucia in 2006; daughter Kay Ann Nielsen Hazelton; 5 brothers and 2 sisters.
SERVICES
10:30 a.m., Saturday,
December 15, 2018
St. John's Lutheran Church
Battle Creek, Iowa
OFFICIATING
Rev. Randy D. Cormeny
CASKET BEARERS
Jason Nielsen
Jon Nielsen
Shannon Hazelton
Brandon Hazelton
Dan Nielsen
Isaiah Means
Denali Nielsen
VISITATION
5:00 - 7:00 p.m., Friday,
December 14, 2018
Christensen - Van Houten Funeral Home
Battle Creek, Iowa
MUSIC
Recorded Selection
"How Great Thou Art"
INTERMENT
Mount Hope Cemetery
Battle Creek, Iowa
Condolences
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Einar you are a hero in every sense of the word. Your contributions to our great country, your beautiful family and your community are too many to count. I’ll miss those bear hugs, your sweet smile and your easy, hearty laugh. Heaven is surely a richer place with you there. I can see you hugging and laughing with all of you kin that have gone before. We will miss you always but know you are having a big time at your family reunion! With love”
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Thanks for teaching me how to count those sneaky cows.
Thanks for your flyboy service to our country.
You have always been my herro!
You will be missed!
Huge hugs,
Al”
So sorry to learn of Einar's passing. He and your Mother have been long-time friends, through our many craft shows done together and other activities. Both were VERY special people, always a kind word, a smile and sometimes even a hug! He was always a welcome sight when he came to visit us in Schleswig and I was touched when he came to my retirement party. He was so very proud of his buffalo, his famous clocks and of course, he carried the biggest smile when he spoke of his family. He is now with his Lord and Savior and joins his precious Lucia. I can still vision the sparkle in his eye and can even hear his jolly laugh. Cherish the Memories and know we will see him again when we reach our Real home in Heaven. God grant all of you His eternal peace.”