Warren D. Nielsen, age 87, of Kennard, passed away May 8, 2021. Graveside services will be held Thursday, May 13, 2021, at 10 a.m. at the Kennard Cemetery. Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 12, with family receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. at Campbell Aman Funeral Home in Blair.
Warren was born on Jan. 16, 1934, in rural Kennard, the son of Alfred and Mary Nielsen. He was united in marriage to Phyllis Klotz on Sept. 9, 1953.
He is survived by his children: Susan (Rick) York, Sally Nielsen, Sandra (Bob) Glissmann, Sarah (Rick) Maslowsky, Sharon (Bob) Smith and Matthew Nielsen; grandchildren: Emily (Kenny) Smith, Erick (Kathleen) York, Andrew York, Jill (Matt) Aksamit, Rachel (Eric Theriault) Glissmann, Christine Glissmann, John Glissmann, Matthew Glissmann, David (Sarah) Maslowsky, Jared (Kelly) Maslowsky, Mara (Vincent) Ross, Kyle (Hillary) Smith, Kelsey (Brandon) Ross, Rose (Ryan) Klein, Allison Nielsen and Dalton Nielsen; 13 great grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandson and sister-in-law Norma Sue Klotz.
He was preceded in death by his wife Phyllis.
Memorials may be directed to the Kennard Rescue Squad.
