Walter L. Nielsen

Walter L. Nielsen age 93 of Cedar Springs, died Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at his home. He was born November 4, 1929 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Vern and Lillian (Pritchard) Nielsen. He retired as a supervisor at Kelvinator and was a lifetime avid Detroit Tigers fan. He enjoyed square dancing, rabbit hunting, raising beagle puppies, building houses, golfing and helping on his brother’s farm. He loved and doted on his grandsons and great grandchildren. Surviving are his daughter, Karole (Russell) DeBoer; grandsons, Kristapher DeBoer, Nickalas (Kristy) DeBoer; great grandchildren, Kennedy and Ethan; brother, Eugene (Shirley) Nielsen; sister, Karen Deyman; sisters-in-law, Phyllis Nielsen and Sharon Nielsen; many nieces and nephews; lifelong family friend, Woody Avis. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen in 2019; siblings, J.C, Ivan, Thorval “Bo”, Victor, Nina Middleton and Arlene Burns. The family will greet friends Tuesday, March 14 from 11:00 am until time of service at 12:00 pm at the K.E. Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs. Interment Elmwood Cemetery, Cedar Springs. Memorials may be made to Harmony Care Hospice, 3355 Eagle Park Dr., Suite 102, Grand Rapids, MI 49525.