Lorna V. Nielsen

Lorna V. Nielsen passed away peacefully on March 7, 2021 of a short illness at her home in Columbus, Ohio. She was born in Merrill Wisconsin to Mike and Alice (Hulke) Nielsen. She had eight siblings: John (Susan) Nielsen, Harley Nielsen, Loretta (Donald) Hacker, Linda (Steve) Rusch, Wesley Nielsen, Mary (Dave) Yates, Gloria (Scott) Kormanik, and Jim Nielsen.

Lorna worked at Rich Products for many years before becoming a real estate agent. She also co-owned a small supermarket along with her sisters Loretta and Mary along with Mary’s husband, Dave Yates.

Lorna was all about family, traveling, and fun at the family cottage in Wautoma, Wisconsin. What she loved most of all throughout her life was being surrounded by all her pets. Her love and compassion for all animals, large and small, was also shown through her many contributions to PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals).

Some of her favorite enjoyments in life were watching her nieces and nephews play in all their great sports endeavors. She was very proud of all of their achievements and she loved to cheer them on whenever she could – in person and virtually. Her favorite song was “Imagine”, by John Lennon. Her favorite actor was Marlon Brando; it was his compassion for humanity that made him her favorite. Her favorite professional athlete was Clayton Kershaw. Lorna also loved Jackie Sokol’s chicken pot pie.

Lorna said that her greatest blessing from God was to be gifted with her twin sister, Loretta. She was her best friend, soulmate, and loving confidant throughout her life.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Lorna’s memory made be made to PETA People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals by mail to 501 Front Street, Norfolk, VA 23510 or online at https://support.peta.org/page/6857/donate/1