Gene Nielsen's obituary , Passed away on July 14, 2021 in Ogallala, Nebraska

Gene Nielsen

June 25, 1928 - July 14, 2021 (93 years old)

Ogallala, Nebraska

Gene Nielsen's obituary , Passed away on July 14, 2021 in Ogallala, Nebraska

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Prairie Hills Funeral Home

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Gene Nielsen

June 25, 1928 - July 14, 2021 (93 years old)

Ogallala, Nebraska

Gene Nielsen Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Gene Nielsen (Ogallala, Nebraska), who passed away at the age of 93, on July 14, 2021. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Martin Nielsen and Theresa Nielsen (Feltz); his wife Elaine McKeag; his son John; his sister Mary; and his son-in-law Tom Macdissi.

He is survived by: his children, Melody McGowan (Kelly) of Columbus, Kirsten Macdissi of Fort Calhoun, Elise Lockhart (Kevin) of Ogallala, Martin (Jackie) of Loveland, CO and Matt (Laura) of Ogallala; his grandchildren, James McGowan (Stephanie) of Omaha, Anthony McGowan (Melissa) of Omaha, Nicholas Nielsen (Christie) of Erie, CO, Monica Doherty (John) of Fort Collins, CO, Erica DiRocco (Robert) of Houston, TX, Lucas Nielsen (Becky Adair) of Ogallala, Jenny Nielsen of Ogallala, Adam Macdissi (Kristen) of Omaha, Anthony Macdissi (Sarah) of Omaha, Elena Barker (Joshua) of Roca, NE, Theresa Knobbe (Alex) of Omaha and Phoebe Lockhart (Aaron Collins) of Boston, MA; and his siblings-in-law, Gail Anderson of Tensleep, WY, Mary Ann Anderberg of Arthur and Delbert McKeag (Carolyn) of Ogallala. He is also survived by numerous other relatives and friends.

A memorial has been established to St. Luke's School.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Prairie Hills Funeral Home



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417 E 3rd St, Ogallala, NE 69153

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417 E 3rd St, Ogallala, NE 69153

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