In Memory Of
Richard "Craig" Nielsen
1956
2024
Richard "Craig" Nielsen
March 20, 1956 — May 15, 2024
Richard "Craig" Nielsen, 68, of Powell, passed away peacefully at home Wednesday May 15th, 2024.
He was born to the late Harry "Dick" and Ethel "Peg" Nielsen, March 20th 1956, in Seattle, Washington. Craig graduated from Bothell High School in 1974. He was in a relationship with Sally Adams-Reinhart, and they lived together in Casper Wyoming.
Craig was a long-haul truck driver until he retired in 2018. He was the owner/operator of Nielsen Freight Lines and had a passion for driving the open roads all over the West and Midwest. Craig loved his family, fishing, and watching movies with those closest to him.
Craig is survived by his partner in life, Sally Adams-Reinhart of Casper WY, his daughter, Jennifer Patterson of Vancouver WA, his son, Jared Nielsen (Rachel) of Powell WY, four grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. He also is survived by his brother, Pete Nielsen (Vicki), two nieces, and two nephews.
He is proceeded in death by his parents, Dick and Peg Nielsen and son, Cole Alan Nielsen.
Memorialization will be cremation. A private service to be announced.
He was born to the late Harry "Dick" and Ethel "Peg" Nielsen, March 20th 1956, in Seattle, Washington. Craig graduated from Bothell High School in 1974. He was in a relationship with Sally Adams-Reinhart, and they lived together in Casper Wyoming.
Craig was a long-haul truck driver until he retired in 2018. He was the owner/operator of Nielsen Freight Lines and had a passion for driving the open roads all over the West and Midwest. Craig loved his family, fishing, and watching movies with those closest to him.
Craig is survived by his partner in life, Sally Adams-Reinhart of Casper WY, his daughter, Jennifer Patterson of Vancouver WA, his son, Jared Nielsen (Rachel) of Powell WY, four grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. He also is survived by his brother, Pete Nielsen (Vicki), two nieces, and two nephews.
He is proceeded in death by his parents, Dick and Peg Nielsen and son, Cole Alan Nielsen.
Memorialization will be cremation. A private service to be announced.
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