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Carl Nilsen Obituary
Roxbury Twp - Carl J. Nilsen, 69, of Roxbury Township and Tortola, British Virgin Islands went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 8, 2018 at Morristown Memorial Hospital, Morristown. Carl is survived by his wife, Ruth Okello.
Born February 11, 1949, in Brooklyn, he was the son of Carl G. Nilsen and Ruth Beverly Carson. Carl spent his formative years in Staten Island and graduated from Brooklyn Technical High School, and went on to pursue an engineering degree at LeTourneau University. After completing college he worked as an engineer and eventually became owner of PRC Corporation in Landing. He helped revolutionize the canning industry through a laser welding technology that is the basis for every can welded in the world today.
Carl was a former elder at the Randolph Congregational Church, Randolph, and was a supporter of Prison Fellowship International among various other international organizations.
In addition to his wife and two step-children, David and Sharon Kamara, he is survived by his father Carl G. Nilsen of Lititz, PA, a sister, Beth (David) Bjorkman, Leola, PA, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ruth Beverly Carson.
Funeral Service on Friday, July 13, 2018 at 1pm at Tuttle Funeral Home, Randolph (Tuttlefh.com). Interment at the Flanders Hillside Cemetery, Succasunna. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Carl's honor to Prison Fellowship International.
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bruce davis
April 19, 2025
It was at a conference in Lancaster P.A , I was starting a new way to promote artist though music. carl had just sold his business. He work for many years. I had a meeting with carl in africia. To help me with some work at his island. I was very thrill of the opportunity to explore , how to work oversee. I wish , his family sharon, an the many people . I had the chance to persuit happyness . Lee Rouson had give me some since of understanding how carl express his love for love of following his way to seek the true in his pain for God purpose for getting to find peace with his love for God. I believe a man with many wealth has to met the one whom Give it to him.
bruce
Klinton Wodomal
November 8, 2018
Carl was a great friend of my father, Robby Wodomal. Rest in Peace.
Ancel Thompson
July 12, 2018
My condolences to the family. Carl hired me and gave me the opportunity to travel the world with him . He was often a tough taskmaster but treated me fairly and with respect. He as at peace and please know that he touched many in positive ways. RIP Carl and thanks again for the opportunities. Ancel Thompson
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