OBITUARY

Eric Charles Nielsen

July 27, 1951February 13, 2019
Obituary of Eric Charles Nielsen
Eric C. Nielsen, 67, of Columbus, died Wednesday February 13, 2019 at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana. Mr. Nielsen was a member of St. Bartholomew Catholic Church and the Anchor Lodge #980, AF&AM. He was also a huge Notre Dame football fan. Eric was also a former Cub Scout Troop Leader and loved spending time at the beaches in Florida. But above all he loved his family. He never missed his sons’ football games and was determined that they receive a college education. He was preceded in death by his parents, John A. and Virginia E. Nielsen; father and mother-in-law, Glen L. and Jean Kinney; and a sister-in-law, Beth Kinney. Survivors include his loving wife of 32 years, Brenda J. Nielsen; sons, Andy Nielsen and fiancé, Kami Spicklemire of Washington, D.C., and Michael Nielsen and his long-time girlfriend, Denisa Brooks of Bloomington; brother, John A. (Christine) Nielsen of San Diego, CA; and sister, Kris (Greg) Renner of Columbus. Also surviving are several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral service will be held at 12 noon, Saturday, February 16, 2019 at Hathaway-Myers Chapel on Pearl St., with Rev. Clement T. Davis officiating. Visitation will be from 10 – 12 Saturday, also at the funeral home. Memorials in Eric’s name are suggested to either the American Foundation for the Blind, 1401 S. Clark St. Ste. 730, Arlington, VA 22202 or Camp Kesem, 10586 W Pico Blvd., #196, Los Angeles, CA 90064. The family will receive online condolences at www.hathaway-myers.com. Hathaway-Myers Chapel is serving the Nielsen family.

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  • FAMILY

  • Brenda J. Nielsen Wife
  • Andy (fiance, Kami Spicklemire) Nielsen Son
  • Michael (girlfriend, Denisa Brooks) Nielsen Son
  • John A. (Christine) Nielsen Brother
  • Kris (Greg) Renner Sister
  • Also surviving are several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, John A. and Virginia E. Nielsen; father and mother-in-law, Glen L. and Jean Kinney; and sister-in-law Beth Kinney.
  • DONATIONS

  • American Foundation for the Blind 1401 S. Clark St., Ste. 730, Arlington, Virginia 22202
  • Camp Kesem 10586 W. Pico Blvd. #196, Los Angeles, California 90064

Past Services

Saturday, February 16, 2019

Visitation

Saturday, February 16, 2019

Funeral Service