Douglas Nielsen

A memorial gathering for Douglas Wayne Nielsen, 54, of Everly, from 4-7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 19, at Warner Chapel in Everly. A private service will be conducted later. He passed away Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024, in Everly.

Doug, the son of Lloyd and Marilyn (Backstrom) Nielsen was born June 11, 1970, in Spencer. His childhood years were spent in the Webb and Spencer areas, where he attended school. He worked as a warehouse supervisor for Quality Refrigerated Services in Spencer.

Doug married Janice Waddel on July 8, 2019, in Algona. He enjoyed fishing, camping, gardening, cooking, trying new recipes, riding his motorcycle, and especially getting together with friends and family. He was a proud member of ABATE. Doug will be remembered for his passion in succeeding and positivity in his work ethic.

He was preceded in death by his father, paternal grandparents, Hilda and Niels Nielsen, maternal grandparents, Milford (Red) and Marjorie (Vyonne) Backstrom, two nephews, Joshua Burger and Lucas Krieg, and one great-nephew, Braden Huberg.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife Janice of Everly; two stepsons, Kyle Champine of Everly, and Derrick (Josie) Champine of Spirit Lake; one stepgranddaughter Bonnie; long lost son, Tyler Larson of Spencer; two daughters, Sydney and Haylee of Spencer; his mother, Marilyn Moor of Spencer; two sisters, Kim (Torrey) Krause of Everly, and Vickie (Terry) Krieg of Spencer; one brother, Shane (Michelle) Nielsen of Spencer; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews; other relatives; and many friends.

Warner Funeral Home of Everly is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be sent at www.warnerfuneral.com.