Henry C. ‘Hank’ Nielsen age 84, of Lima passed away Thursday, April 30, 2020 at Lima Memorial. He was born April 26, 1936 in North Judson, IN to the late Albert Christian and Jenny Lauritsen Nielsen.
Hank had served in the U.S. Army and was a member of the Lima Moose #199. He also was an Ohio State fan.
Survivors include a sister: Ellen Dick of Cridersville, a special niece and caregiver Deb (Mike) Bright of Lima along with several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by siblings: Dick Nielsen, Danny ‘Pete’ Nielsen, Russ Nielsen, Irma Burden and Joan G. Nielsen.
Due to restrictions of the COVID-19 virus private family services will be held Tuesday at Bayliff & Son Funeral Home, Cridersville with Rev. Mark Hollinger officiating. Burial will follow in St. Matthew Cemetery near Cridersville with military honors provided by V. F. W. Post 1275 Lima.
Memorial contributions may be given to the American Cancer Society.
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Sorry to read that Hank died.i am a vollunter @ lmh as an escort.Hank always was friendly.i. will miss him.
I am so sorry to hear this. I will miss seeing him when I visit Ohio.
Hank will be missed by us. We got to know him very well as his sister Ellen lives next door to us. It always made us happy to go get him and bring him out to visit all day with her. R.I.P. Hank.
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Our sincere condolences.
The staff of Bayliff & Son Funeral Home, Inc..