Born on November 7, 1966, in Morrison, he was the son of Marlin William and Cheryl Elaine (Klockenga) Nielsen. Edward graduated from Tampico High School in 1984. On November 12, 1988, he married Kristine Rubright in Rock Falls. Ed was a lifelong farmer in the southwest of Tampico and had a passion for beekeeping, hunting, and riding his Gold Wing motorcycle.
Survivors include his wife, Kristine; three sons: Anthony Nielsen and Zachery Nielsen, both of Davenport, and Matthew Nielsen of Gothenburg, Nebraska; his father, Marlin Nielsen; and his brother, Greg (Vicki) Nielsen of Tampico.
He was preceded in death by his mother.
Visitation will be held on Friday, November 3, 2023, from 4-7 PM at the McDonald Funeral Home, located at 1002 12th Avenue in Rock Falls. A private family service will take place.
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My deepest condolences to Kris and the boys. I will always remember him and your family lovingly call me Mrs. Coyote.
He was such a good guy I’m so sorry to the whole family.