Nielsen, Melvin H. 1914-2014

NIELSEN, JOHNSON, MCCORKELL

Posted By: Doris Hoffman, Volunteer (email)
Date: 10/11/2014 at 09:30:04

Melvin Nielsen

Date of Death
Sunday, October 05, 2014

Akron, Iowa

Melvin H. Nielsen, 100, of Akron, Iowa passed away Sunday, October 5, 2014 at the Akron Care Center in Akron.

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 10, 2014 at Brule Creek Lutheran Church, rural Elk Point, South Dakota. Reverend Steve Martens will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in Akron. Visitation will be after 3:00 p.m. Thursday, October 9, 2014, with the family present after 5:30 p.m., and a Prayer service at 7:00 p.m., all at Carlsen Funeral Home – Schroeder Chapel in Akron.

Melvin Henry Nielsen was born September 9, 1914 on a farm in Union County, South Dakota, the youngest of 7 children to Niels and Sina (Johnson) Nielsen. When he was 5 months old, he moved with his family to the family farm in Union County. Melvin lived on that same farm for over 90 years.

He was baptized and confirmed at Brule Creek Lutheran Church. Melvin attended Pleasant Ridge Country school in Union County, South Dakota. After his schooling, he assisted his father in farming.

He was united in marriage to Lois Mc Corkell on February 16, 1939 at Rosini Lutheran Church, rural Beresford, South Dakota. Together, they are the parents of 5 sons, Jerry, Merlin, Norman, Roger, and Loren. Melvin and Lois lived together on the farm for over 71 years until moving to Akron.

Melvin was a lifelong member of Brule Creek Lutheran Church. After retiring, he took up gardening and restoring furniture. He also enjoyed throwing horse shoes, golfing, bowling, hunting, and playing cards with friends. He was an avid fan of the Minnesota Twins. He will be greatly missed.

Survivors include his wife of over 76 years, Lois of Akron; his sons: Merlin Nielsen (special friend, Bev) of Madison, SD, Norman (Elvira) Nielsen of Le Mars, IA, Roger Nielsen (special friend, Denice) of Akron, IA, and Loren (Nancy) Nielsen of Akron, IA; 12 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his son and daughter in law: Jerry and Martha Nielsen; great grandson: John Stanage; 3 brothers: Roy, Howard, and Ralph in infancy; and 3 sisters: Eva Kjose, Julia Kjose, and Elvina Hinde.

Carlsen Funeral Home
Akron, Ia.