NIELSEN, Brad L. 1966-2017

NIELSEN, IEHL, REDMOND, BIERSNER

Posted By: County Coordinator
Date: 3/12/2018 at 12:36:00

Biography--

Brad L. Nielsen, 51, of Waterloo, died Wednesday, September 20, 2017 while on a family fishing trip in Brandon MN.

Brad was born March 28, 1966 in Waterloo, the son of Larry and Paula Iehl Nielsen. He graduated from Central High School in 1984 and attended UNI.

Brad married Kelly Redmond and they later divorced. He sold insurance for New York Life; worked as a salesman at McGregor Furniture; worked at Casey's Corner in Cedar Falls; and most recently was an assistant manager at Logan Ave. Casey’s General Store.

Brad was a member of the Take Care of the Whole Family organization. He was a loving father and boyfriend, as well as a devoted son. Spending time at Bishop’s Buffet on Wednesdays with Andy when he was growing up was a special time for both of them. Brad was very witty and had a tremendous sense of humor.

He was very intelligent and had an expansive knowledge of almost everything some of which came from reading a lot. Brad loved animals and was a very hard worker, whether at Casey’s around the house, or in his garden, or spending time checking in on and helping his family.

Brad was an exceptional hockey player. He was a goal tender in semi-pro leagues having the chance to play for San Jose. From this he enjoyed rollerblading and skating the local trails with Andy.

Brad’s survivors include his son Andrew (Fernando) Nielsen of Chicago, Illinois; a daughter Amanda Tyler; his parents Larry and Paula Nielsen of Waterloo; his significant other Crystal Cox and her son Eric of Waterloo; a step grandfather Edwin Biersner of Hemet, California; as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, and his dog, Katie.

Brad is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents: William R. Iehl and Mary Lois Iehl and paternal grandparents: Esther J. Nielsen Biersner and Edward Nielsen.

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Services:
Tuesday September 26, 2017, at First Baptist Church of Waterloo, W 4th & Baltimore Streets

Cemetery:
Garden of Memories Cemetery, Waterloo

Memorials:
In lieu of flowers, memorials to Cedar Bend Humane Society or a charity of donor's choice.

SOURCE: Locke funeral home website