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Walter Christian “Bumps” Nielsen

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Birth	:	21 Sep 1920 Burlington, Kit Carson County, Colorado, USA
Death	:	30 Nov 2018 Aurora, Hamilton County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Central City Cemetery, Central City, Merrick County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.1369019, -97.9944000
Description	:	AURORA — Walter “Bumps” Nielsen, 98, of Aurora, formerly of Polk, died Friday, Nov. 30, 2018, at Westfield Care Center in Aurora. Memorial services will be Thursday, Dec. 6, at 10:30 a.m. at Polk United Methodist Church in Polk with Pastor Dan Spearow officiating. There will be no visitation. Burial will be in the Central City Cemetery. Walter was born on Sept. 21, 1920, in a sod house near Burlington, Colo., to Jack and Olga (Johnson) Nielsen. He was baptized on March 27, 1921. After several moves, his family settled in St. Paul, where he graduated high school... Read More	AURORA — Walter “Bumps” Nielsen, 98, of Aurora, formerly of Polk, died Friday, Nov. 30, 2018, at Westfield Care Center in Aurora. Memorial services will be Thursday, Dec. 6, at 10:30 a.m. at Polk United Methodist Church in Polk with Pastor Dan Spearow officiating. There will be no visitation. Burial will be in the Central City Cemetery. Walter was born on Sept. 21, 1920, in a sod house near Burlington, Colo., to Jack and Olga (Johnson) Nielsen. He was baptized on March 27, 1921. After several moves, his family settled in St. Paul, where he graduated high school in 1938. He enjoyed athletic success in high school and at Nebraska Central College near Central City. While attending college, Walt met (Margaret) Jean McMillan and they were married on April 16, 1943. Their wedding was the only wedding performed in the college chapel. Walter served in the Army/Air Force from 1942 to 1945. He then began his 37-year career in education. He was principal and coach in St. Paul, Beaver Crossing and Loup City. He was superintendent of Polk Public Schools from 1963 to 1979. He and Jean remained in Polk after their retirements. Throughout his career, he had an exhuberant attitude toward sports and competition. Whether he was a participant, a coach or a spectator, his enthusiasm was intense and contagious. Along with his enthusiasm went a positive attitude toward life that never waned. Walter was a member of the Polk United Methodist Church and the Polk American Legion Club. He is survived by one son, Roger and Shirley Nielsen of Central City; one daughter, Kay and Dob Neuhaus of Plattsmouth; one brother, Richard and LaVonne Nielsen of St. Paul; sister-in-law, Della Nielsen of Yucaipa, Calif.; grandchildren, Dan (Carrie) Nielsen of Omaha, Nicole (Tom) Springer of Bellevue, Amber (Sean) Johnston of Omaha, Nathan and Craig Neuhaus of Omaha; great-grandchildren, Drake, Gabrielle, and Cali Nielsen, SJ and Alexis Johnston, and Thomas Springer. All brought him great joy, along with his extended family and many friends.

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Walter Christian “Bumps” Nielsen's memorial is located at: Central City Cemetery, Central City, Merrick County, USA.
When did Walter Christian “Bumps” Nielsen death?
Walter Christian “Bumps” Nielsen death on 30 Nov 2018 in Aurora, Hamilton County, Nebraska, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Walter Christian “Bumps” Nielsen's memorial?
Latitude: 41.1369019
Longitude: -97.9944000

Family Members:

Parent

Jack Nielsen

(1890 - 1978)

Olga H Johnson Nielsen

(1896 - 1977)

Spouse

Margaret Jean McMillan Nielsen

(1923 - 2008)

Siblings

Burdette Petrea Nielsen Davis

(1918 - 2017)

Audrey Nadine “Nadine” Nielsen Prince

(1924 - 1999)

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2. Mamre Church Cemetery
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12. Immanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0602460, -97.8379730

13. Saint Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9995000, -97.9393610

14. Calvary Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2196999, -97.8193970

15. Laclede Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1049995, -97.7891998

16. Chapman Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0163994, -98.1547012

17. Richland Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9668999, -98.0175018

18. German Methodist Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1472830, -98.2317640

19. Swede Plain Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1199100, -97.7576800

20. Polk Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0917015, -97.7514038

21. Arborville Rural Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0393982, -97.7703018

22. Morning Star Cemetery
Fullerton, Nance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3229750, -98.0977170

23. Salem Evangelical Cemetery
Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9300003, -97.9828033

24. Laurel Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9915600, -98.1950710