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Ron W. Nielsen May 29 1967 - May 08 2010
Funeral services for Ron W. Nielsen, age 42, of Hazel, SD, will be at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 12, 2010, at Cornerstone United Methodist Church in Watertown, SD. Pastor Rae Speiser will officiate. Music will be provided by Nona Clifford as organist and Lory Erving as soloist. Ron passed away on Saturday, May 8, 2010, in Clark County, SD. Burial will be at the Hazel Cemetery in Hazel. Honorary pallbearers will be: Bob York, Al Williams, Jerry Kirkeby, Steve Amhrein, Todd Miller, Bill Schmidt, Don Schmall, Ron’s family and friends, and members of the SD POA Club. Active pallbearers will be: Clay York, Zach Beman, Rock Arnold, Robb Arnold, Mike Burbach, and Estiaan Kleu. Visitation will be at the Crawford Funeral Chapel in Watertown on Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. and Wednesday prior to services at the church. The family is requested to meet at the church on Wednesday by 10:30 a.m. for a prayer service. Ron was born on May 29, 1967, at Watertown, SD, to Kenneth and Connie (Beman) Nielsen. He graduated from Hamlin High School in 1985 and then attended diesel mechanic classes at LATI in Watertown. Ron enlisted in the SD Army National Guard in Watertown and worked at Gehl in Madison, SD. He worked for various farmers in the Watertown area and later worked as a welder for different manufacturing companies. Ron was currently working for Racotah Valley Ranch and taking care of the family farm. He was a member of the SD POA Club and when he was younger, he was a member of Hamlin County 4-H. Ron enjoyed hunting and working with the horses on the family farm. He loved spending time with his daughter, Siera, and his niece and nephews. Ron is survived by his daughter, Siera Gonzalez, of Lake Norden, SD; two brothers: Randy Nielsen of Dent, MN, and Ryan Nielsen of Hazel, SD; one sister, Jody (Ray) Johnson, of Hazel, SD; one niece; and four nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Ron W. Nielsen
May 29 1967 - May 08 2010

Funeral services for Ron W. Nielsen, age 42, of Hazel, SD, will be at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 12, 2010, at Cornerstone United Methodist Church in Watertown, SD. Pastor Rae Speiser will officiate. Music will be provided by Nona Clifford as organist and Lory Erving as soloist. Ron passed away on Saturday, May 8, 2010, in Clark County, SD.

Burial will be at the Hazel Cemetery in Hazel. Honorary pallbearers will be: Bob York, Al Williams, Jerry Kirkeby, Steve Amhrein, Todd Miller, Bill Schmidt, Don Schmall, Ron’s family and friends, and members of the SD POA Club. Active pallbearers will be: Clay York, Zach Beman, Rock Arnold, Robb Arnold, Mike Burbach, and Estiaan Kleu.

Visitation will be at the Crawford Funeral Chapel in Watertown on Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. and Wednesday prior to services at the church. The family is requested to meet at the church on Wednesday by 10:30 a.m. for a prayer service.

Ron was born on May 29, 1967, at Watertown, SD, to Kenneth and Connie (Beman) Nielsen. He graduated from Hamlin High School in 1985 and then attended diesel mechanic classes at LATI in Watertown. Ron enlisted in the SD Army National Guard in Watertown and worked at Gehl in Madison, SD. He worked for various farmers in the Watertown area and later worked as a welder for different manufacturing companies. Ron was currently working for Racotah Valley Ranch and taking care of the family farm.

He was a member of the SD POA Club and when he was younger, he was a member of Hamlin County 4-H. Ron enjoyed hunting and working with the horses on the family farm. He loved spending time with his daughter, Siera, and his niece and nephews.

Ron is survived by his daughter, Siera Gonzalez, of Lake Norden, SD; two brothers: Randy Nielsen of Dent, MN, and Ryan Nielsen of Hazel, SD; one sister, Jody (Ray) Johnson, of Hazel, SD; one niece; and four nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

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Comment posted by: Ann Remington and family
Wed 12th May 2010 07:22 am

Thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of loss. May your memories comfort you at this time.
Ann (Saboe) Remington

Comment posted by: Kathie Wool
Tue 11th May 2010 05:56 pm

I only knew Ron for just over a year, he was such a great guy. My heart and prayers go out to the entire family.

Comment posted by: Gerry and Clark LIkness
Tue 11th May 2010 07:20 am

We are very saddened to learn of your family's loss of your brother, uncle and dad.He had lived a full life even though we feel it was too short. We have you in our thoughts and prayers. Peace be unto Ron-we know he is with Connie and Ken and that is a wonderful thought. Gerry and Clark

Comment posted by: Shar Bergum
Mon 10th May 2010 09:23 pm

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. Ron will always be remembered as a fun lovin guy, hard working guy, wanting the best for others. Spotted pony POA lover, our hats are off to you.
Shar and Jerry Bergum, Sturgis, SD

Comment posted by: Jennifer Washburn and Family
Mon 10th May 2010 05:19 pm

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this time of need. Though we mourn the loss of a special life shall we celebrate the love and friendship Ron gave to everyone. May God be with you all and walk with you in this time of mourning. God Bless you Jody. Siera, Randy , Ryan, Ray and the children that will miss him so. I will continue to pray for strength for your family.

Good bye Ron may you be at peace, you have earned your wings, fly with the angels and be free.

With lo

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