Pastor John Nilsen's obituary , Passed away on July 11, 2024 in Minot, North Dakota

Pastor John Nilsen

July 5, 1948 - July 11, 2024 (76 years old)

Minot, North Dakota

Pastor John Nilsen's obituary , Passed away on July 11, 2024 in Minot, North Dakota

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Thomas Family Funeral Home

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Pastor John Nilsen

July 5, 1948 - July 11, 2024 (76 years old)

Minot, North Dakota

John Nilsen Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of John Nilsen of Minot, North Dakota, born in Staten Island, New York, who passed away on July 11, 2024, at the age of 76, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Thorleif Nilsen and Helen Nilsen (Rehak); his siblings, Thomas Nilsen, Nancy Nilsen and Agnes Finneran; his mother-in-law Joyce Tryhus; and his siblings-in-law, Gail, Allan Moore and Lance Tryhus.

He is survived by: his wife Cheryl Tryhus; his children, Jared Nilsen (Lisa) of Lake Stevens, WA, Dana Olson (Howard) of Casselton, ND, Ashley Nilsen (Torrac Hayes), German and Madeleine Rauschenberger (Goetz); his grandchildren, James, Miles Nilsen, Thor and Trygve Olson; his father-in-law Herman'Bud'Tryhus; and his in-laws, Judith Karch (Melvin) of Valley City, ND, Kathleen Clott (Dean), Rodney Tryhus, Brian Tryhus (Mary West) of Mankato, MN, Neil Tryhus (Christy) of Owatonna, MN and Cheryl Tryhus of Bismarck, ND..

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Thomas Family Funeral Home



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July 23

Visitation

Thomas Family Funeral Home
304 Main St S, Minot, ND 58701

Wed

July 24

Funeral service

Bethany Lutheran Church
215 3rd Ave SE, Minot, ND 58701

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