Christian Leslie Nielsen was born on April 10, 1963 and passed away suddenly on March 30, 2024 due to influenza. Christian was the oldest son born to Gerald and Rosemary Nielsen of Loleta. We grew up on our family dairy and beef ranch in Loleta and Ferndale where we learned a great work ethic from our father.

Our brother went to Loleta Elementary School and graduated from Fortuna Union High School, Class of 1982. Christian then attended College of the Redwoods and graduated with a degree in drafting. Christian work for over 30 years at the Humboldt County Planning and Building Department.

Christian was an active member of the Ferndale Danish Lodge for 44 years. Our brother enjoyed being an active member of Valhalla No. 11, Brotherhood, the Scandinavian Festival, and various other groups and was very proud of his Danish heritage. He attended and loved to dance at the Scandinavian Festival every year in Ferndale. He met lots of lifelong friends at meetings and conventions he attended through the lodge. After his passing Christian was honored with the “Member of the Year” award at the California and Nevada State convention, an honor we know he would have been very humble by. Our brother was a devout Catholic and attended Sacred Heart Church as well as St Joseph’s Church in Eureka. He had a strong faith and love for God.

Christian is proceeded in death by our parents Gerald and Rosemary Nielsen. He is survived by Ken and Camie Nielsen of Loleta and Jim Nielsen of Fortuna; his nieces and nephews Lisa Nielsen, Sara and Jason Blum, Kayla Lundy, Ashly Maxwell, Gracie and Parker Bryan, Hunter Nielsen, Brady Nielsen; his great-nieces and great-nephews Albert, Walter, Waylon, Hazel, Everlee and his dog Daisy.

We will be holding a celebration of life on May 18 at 1 p.m. at the Ferndale Danish Hall, 430 Ocean Ave, Ferndale. Bring your favorite potluck dish and stories of Christian to share. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Tail Waggers Thrift Shop, 2737 F St Eureka Ca 95501.

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