Obituaries

February 20, 1931 to November 29, 2020

NORTH JUDSON - Richard W. Nielsen, 89, of North Judson, passed away Sunday, Nov. 29. He was a life-long Pulaski County farmer.

He was born Feb. 20, 1931. He married Kareen Schuyler in 1950 who survives.

He is also survived by children, Larry (Susan) Nielsen, Linda (Kenneth) Redlin, Kristine Christensen and Rebecca (Anthony) Cook; grandchildren Genny (Bryan) Hartley, Beth (Rik) O’Halek, Katrina (Alvin) Harper, Erin (Bryan) Tunis, Nicole (Shane) Hinesley, Clayton (Jennifer) Redlin, Erik (Danielle) Christensen, Justin (Kelly) Nielsen, Evan (Erika) Christensen, Ethan Christensen, David Roessler, Schuyler Cook, Whitney (Eli) Smith, Karsten (Hannah) Cook and Myanna Cook; 27 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

A life-long member of St. Peters Lutheran Church, Mr. Nielsen attended St. Peters Lutheran Elementary School. While attending North Judson High School (1944-49), he was always an active Bluejay in basketball, track and was a member of the first football team his senior year. Many Bluejay fans remember him for making the very first touchdown in Bluejay history. He was also a member of the 1949 sectional basketball championship team. He continued to attend Bluejay football and basketball games throughout his entire life cheering his children, grandchildren and most recently his great-grandchildren this past fall.

Following graduation, Mr. Nielsen farmed and raised chickens and hogs until his retirement. He was a member of the San Pierre Fire Department, Kiwanis, NJSP Boosters, and the Pulaski County Soil and Water Conservation. Due to his integral part in no-till farming in Pulaski County, he received the State of Indiana 2009 Master Farm Conservationist Award in Indianapolis.

A private family graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Peters Lutheran Church and School or the charity of the donor’s choice.

Funeral arrangements have been made through O’Donnell Funeral Home, North Judson.