Harlan Henry Nielsen

Harlan Henry Nielsen, age 73, of Marshfield, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, July 11, 2024, surrounded by his family.

The memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Marshfield. Visitation will be at the church from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will take place at Brooklawn Memory Gardens. Please wear your Ford attire or favorite shade of blue in support of Harlan’s love of Fords.

Harlan was born on Nov. 12, 1950, in Marshfield, to the late Henry and Beatrice (Schwarze) Nielsen. He was raised in Greenwood on the family farm. Harlan graduated from Greenwood High School in 1970. He proudly served his country as a member of the Army National Guard from 1970 to 1976, where he exemplified bravery and honor. Simultaneously, he embarked on a fulfilling career with Weyerhauser/Masonite, where he dedicated 44 years of his life. Starting his career during his military service, Harlan navigated through various roles at Weyerhauser/Masonite retiring in 2014.

Harlan was a lifelong member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Greenwood, where he found spiritual guidance and community for most of his life. In his later years, he also found comfort and fellowship at Immanuel Lutheran Church. On May 30, 2015, He married Judy Meyer in Marshfield. They were members of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Greenwood.

In his leisure moments, Harlan cherished spending time with his family, both attending and hosting cookouts including festive Fourth of July gatherings complete with fireworks. He had a passion for automobiles, farming, and traveling—especially enjoying cruises. Harlan was an avid deer hunter and took great pleasure in assisting neighbors and friends, chauffeuring the Amish, and working in his shop. He was a loyal Green Bay Packers fan, enjoyed camping, pontoon boating, and various outdoor pursuits.

Harlan is survived by his wife, Judy Meyer; his daughters, Carrie (Jason Merkel), and Christina both of Chippewa Falls; step-son, John (Mary) Meyer of Cornell; step-daughter, Jaime (Wesley) Stephens of Marshfield; grandson, Treyton Sloniker of Chippewa Falls; his siblings, Berdell Nielsen (Paul Boutwell) of Mazomanie, Roy Nielsen of Bear Valley, Larry Nielsen (Dawn Kwick) of Greenwood, and David (Sheryl) Nielsen of Greenwood; brother-in-law, Bruce Bucknell of Marshfield; sister-in-law Kathy Neilsen of Granton; nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

In addition to his parents, Henry and Beatrice Nielsen, he was preceded in death by his brother, Harris Nielsen.

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