Martha Nielsen Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information

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Colorado Springs, Colorado

Martha Elizabeth Nielsen, 102, left her earthly body August 22, 2012 as the noon bells rang out at Mt. St. Francis, marking the close of one adventure and the beginning of another. She was born January 17, 1910 in Monessen, Pennsylvania to Susanna "Sudie" and Frederick Riethmiller. Her only...

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I remember Grandma Nielsen from my time as a 'new guy' fire figher at Station 8 at Chelton and Airport in 1997. She would visit and bring her fantastic cookies and tell great stories. I always appreciated her steadfastness in the face of adversity and how she seemed to wring every last bit of 'juice' out of life. She served as an excellent example of how to live a good life! God Speed, Grandma Nielsen.

Jesse Kruckeberg

September 13, 2012 | Colorado Springs, CO

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