Roger Nielsen's Obituary
Roger Lee Nielsen, age 78, of Fayetteville passed away Monday April 5, 2021. He was born June 11, 1942 in Badger, South Dakota to Arne and Gladys Nielsen. He served in the U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Ruby Nielsen, his daughter, Kim Brown and brother, Jerry Nielsen.
He is survived by his daughter, Tonya Brown and her husband Joe of Fayetteville, one son, David Nielsen and his wife Sherrie of Elkins, Arkansas, one sister, Jan Jamison of Foreman, Arkansas, brother, Gary Nielsen and his wife Joyce of Fayetteville, nine grandchildren, Brandy Martley and her husband James, Christine Roberts and her husband Chad, Aubriana Jackson, Zachary Jackson, Payton Jackson, Cody Nielsen, Logan Nielsen, Emma Nielsen, Ashley Robbins; four great grandchildren, JayCee Martley, Hayden Roberts, Lucas Roberts, Lily Roberts, Kimberly Pettibon and her husband Tony ; three great great grandchildren, Ruby Faye Jackson, Keith Pettibon, Able Pettibon and his pet dog, Bailee.
Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Moore’s Chapel.
Memorial contributions may be made to Willard Walker Hospice Home, 325 East Longview Street, Fayetteville, Arkansas 72703
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