Clifford L. Nielsen Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Clifford L. Nielsen, 79, of Knapp, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 15, 2015 in Menomonie, WI, surrounded by family. Born August 10, 1936, in Knapp, to Gustav and Evelyn (Olson) Nielsen, Cliff graduated Boyceville High School in 1954 and received a Bachelor’s Degree from Wisconsin-Stout in 1958. In 1959, he married Betty Jacobs and together, they raised three kids and farmed the beautiful hills and valleys of Knapp for over 50 years. Cliff is survived by Betty, his wife of 56 years; his children, Vonda (Sam) Johnson, Phillips; Lonna (Joel) Vogler, Inver Grove Heights, MN; and Ryan (Christine) Nielsen, Hudson; siblings Jack Nielsen, Knapp; and Margaret Johnson, Eau Claire; grandchildren Tawny (Charlie) Burns, Coon Rapids, MN; Corey (Jeff) Sanders, Roberts; Chase and Lexi Vogler, Hannah and Jake Nielsen; and great-grand-children Emery, Olive, Zoey and Arlo. Cliff is preceded in death by his parents, sister Mary Jane, brothers-in-law Gordy, Larry and Krause, sister-in-law Evelyn and great-granddaughter Willa. Cliff enjoyed the outdoors, mountains, photography, Wisconsin sports teams and his true love, traveling with Betty. Over the years, they took many trips throughout the western United States and Canada, and in retirement, they made several trips to Europe, Branson and Alaska along with many day trips to see the Wisconsin countryside. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015 at Menomonie Alliance Church, with Pastor Doug Stolhand officiating. There will be visitation at the church one hour prior to the service on Wednesday. Interment will be in Forest Hill Cemetery in the Town of Stanton, Dunn Co. WI. Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie is serving the family.

Clifford L. Nielsen

August 10, 1936 - November 15, 2015