Walter H. Nielsen

Walter H. Nielsen, 95, was called to his heavenly home on Thursday, October 15, 2020. Born in Decatur Indiana on October 14, 1925, Walt graduated from Valparaiso University. Following graduation Walt served our country in the Army, being stationed in Germany during the Korean War Era. Walt returned to Fort Wayne to pursue his career in business, ultimately working for General Electric as payroll department manager. He met the love of his life, Betty, and was married for 56 years until her death in 2011. Walt was an avid bowler, fisherman and card player who was inseparable from his little dog Pepper. He loved Christ and his church, Bethlehem Lutheran. Walt is survived by sons Kenneth (Misti) and Paul (Debra); and daughter Lisa Wilder (Kevin). Walt was blessed with four grandchildren Gregory and Julia Nielsen; and Andrew and Katherine Wilder and one great grandson Gabriel. Preceded in death were sister Margaret and brothers Clifford and Howard; and parents Bertha and Herman. Memorial service is at 11am on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 3705 S Anthony Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46806 with calling one hour prior. Visitation is 5 to 8pm on Monday, October 19, 2020 at D.O. McComb and Sons Covington Knolls Funeral Home, 8325 Covington Rd., Ft. Wayne, IN 46804. Burial will take place in Concordia Cemetery Gardens, Ft. Wayne, IN. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Honor Flight Northeast Indiana, or Parkview Hospice.