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Darold Leonard Nielsen

Birth	:	18 May 1907 Wolbach, Greeley County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	4 Oct 1933 Wolbach, Greeley County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Hillside Cemetery, Wolbach, Greeley County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.4005089, -98.3921356
Plot	:	Block 7, Lot 21
Description	:	From The Wolbach Messenger, Wolbach, Nebraska, Thursday, October 5, 1933, transcribed by Linda Berney: Darrell (sic) Nielsen Dies From Gun Shot Wound – The entire community was saddened and shocked Wednesday afternoon about 3 o'clock, when it was learned that Darrell Nielsen, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Nielsen had shot himself. Darrell and Glenn Grossart were hauling corn to the elevator here, from the farm of Mr. and Mrs. Dave Marcoe where Mr. Marcoe's son Arnold and family live, about 4 ½ miles south east of town. While Glenn was scooping corn from inside the bin, young... Read More	From The Wolbach Messenger, Wolbach, Nebraska, Thursday, October 5, 1933, transcribed by Linda Berney: Darrell (sic) Nielsen Dies From Gun Shot Wound – The entire community was saddened and shocked Wednesday afternoon about 3 o'clock, when it was learned that Darrell Nielsen, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Nielsen had shot himself. Darrell and Glenn Grossart were hauling corn to the elevator here, from the farm of Mr. and Mrs. Dave Marcoe where Mr. Marcoe's son Arnold and family live, about 4 ½ miles south east of town. While Glenn was scooping corn from inside the bin, young Nielsen called to him that he was going out to shoot a pheasant and when later Glenn heard the shot he thought nothing more of it, but when Darrell had not returned by the time he had finished the loading and blew the horn a number of times, he became alarmed and going to the house for a drink, remarked to Mrs. Marcoe that he was worried. On going to look for Darrell, Glenn saw him lying in a grove of trees about 30 rods from the house and without going to the body hurried to town, where he notified Darrell's older brother Harold and together with City Marshall Scott Barr they drove to the scene of the tragedy. The coroner and Howard County Sheriff were called and pronounced the death a suicide. Mr. Nielsen has been despondent and in a melancholy mood for some time according to friends and acquaintances who have talked or been with him and he remarked to Glenn on the way from Grand Island the night before that, worry was going to kill him, but what his cause for worry might be was not apparently known by family or friends. Where he got the gun or to whom it belongs is also a mystery and young Grossart did not know he had the gun, a single barrel 12 gauge shot gun, in the truck. He had only one shell with him, but another was found later in the truck. He had written a note while home at noon for his dinner and had evidently placed it in the watch pocket in the bib of his overalls, but only the two words, "I wish" were found intact. From all appearance Darrell had placed the stock of the gun against a tree and had leaned against the barrel and pushed the trigger with a stick, first [illegible 4 words] too short as a longer one had also been broken and lay close by. The charge entered just below the heart passing upward and Darrell was killed instantly. Funeral arrangements have not been made as we go to press. ~~~~~~~~~~~ From The Wolbach Messenger, Wolbach, Nebraska, Thursday, October 12, 1933, transcribed by Linda Berney: Darold Nielsen Laid To Rest – The funeral services of Darold Leonard Nielsen were conducted Saturday afternoon by Rev. J. S. Rhine and Dr. R. A. White, Pastor and Pastor Emeritus respectively of Trinity Lutheran Church. Services were held at both the home and the Church after which interment was made in the Wolbach cemetery. The pall bearers were, Max Stepp, Emil Petersen, Leonard Winfrey, Carl Madsen, August Larsen and Carl Larsen. OBITUARY -- Darold Nielsen was born at Wolbach, Nebraska, May 18, 1907. He was baptized in infancy and since the age of fifteen has been a confirmed member of Trinity Lutheran Church. He departed from this life October 4, 1933 at the age of 26 years, 4 months and 16 days. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chris Nielsen of Wolbach, Nebraska; three sisters, Mrs. Pearl Quealey of Monroe, Wisconsin, Mrs. Ella Herman and Mrs. Agnes Douthit and one brother, Mr. Harold Nielsen of Wolbach. He lived all his life in and around Wolbach where he leaves a large host of friends and relatives who respected and loved him. He was especially loved by his little nephew Wally and niece Cherie. Among the many relatives and friends at the funeral were: Mrs. Clarence Quealey of Monroe, Wis.; Mr. and Mrs. Tom Christensen, Mr. John Christensen and Mr. Marvin Christensen of Merna, Nebr.; and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Sonderup of St. Paul, Nebraska. Card of Thanks – Neighbors and friends were very gracious to us during the sad hours following the death of our beloved son and brother, the late Darold Nielsen, and we wish in this manner to convey to them all our sincere gratitude for their kindly ministrations and expressions of sympathy and for the many floral offerings. Mr. and Mrs. Chris Nielsen, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Quealey, Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Nielsen, Mr. and Mrs. George Herman, Mrs. Agnes Douthit.

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Darold Leonard Nielsen's memorial is located at: Hillside Cemetery, Wolbach, Greeley County, USA.
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Darold Leonard Nielsen death on 4 Oct 1933 in Wolbach, Greeley County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 41.4005089
Longitude: -98.3921356

Family Members:

Parent

Christen Nielsen

(1869 - 1939)

Sophia Christensen Nielsen

(1878 - 1939)

Siblings

Harold L. Nielsen

(1902 - 1970)

Agnes J Nielsen Thayer

(1909 - 1964)

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