Mr. Nielsen was born October 15, 1938 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Herman Emil Nielsen and Evelyn Ottersen Nielsen, who both immigrated from Norway. He received a bachelors and masters degree in Electrical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He worked for IBM for 34 years as an engineering manager in Poughkeepsie, NY. For nearly 40 years, he had a vacation home in the Adirondack Mountains, where he had lifelong friends and enjoyed the ministries of Camp of the Woods. In 2004, he and his wife retired to Southport, NC, where he was active in his church, attended multiple Bible studies and sang in the choir. He enjoyed boating, skiing, and being a handyman around the house. He also loved to give advice! He had a strong faith in God and was a true family man.
Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Joyce Nielsen; three daughters, Julie Nielsen Lindsey, Emily Nielsen Jones, and Audrey Nielsen; five grandchildren, Erik Jones, Luke Jones, Mia Lindsey, Lexi Jones, and Garrett Lindsey; son-in-laws, Tony Lindsey and Ross Jones; a brother, Robert Nielsen and wife Linda; a sister, Carolyn Collins; and several nieces and nephews.
A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at 11:00 am at Trinity United Methodist Church in Southport.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, 209 E Nash St, Southport, NC 28461; the Southport - Oak Island Interchurch Food Pantry, 249 W Boiling Spring Rd, Southport, NC 28461; or to Camp of the Woods at www.camp-of-the-woods.org/support.
Online condolences may be made at http://www.peacocknewnamwhite.com.
Peacock - Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service, Southport, North Carolina.
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