Larry O'Dell Nielsen

Larry O'Dell Nielsen, 77, of Grand Forks, passed away on Tuesday, October 16, 2018, at Valley Eldercare Center in Grand Forks.

Larry was born the son of Harry and Doris (Erickson) on August 15, 1941 at Devils Lake, North
Dakota. He was baptized December 7, 1941 at the Lutheran Church in Starkweather, ND. Larry graduated from Edmore High School in 1959.

He spent three years in the United States Army. In June 1966 he graduated from Minot State University. He met his wife, Merrilee, of 52 years, and they were married September 3, 1966.

Larry taught school at Aakers Business College for five years. He worked at Bells Accounting
Firm for five years. In November 1977 he purchased Hanson-Maves Moving Company with
offices in Minot, ND and Rapid City, SD. He served on Bekins Van Lines Board of Directors from 1988 to 1991. He retired in 2006.

Larry enjoyed hunting and fishing with his sons and friends. Since his retirement, Larry and
Merrilee have spent their winters in Arizona. Larry learned to golf and spent most days golfing. Larry truly enjoyed spending his time with his family and grandkids. He will be greatly missed by his wife, family, friends and devoted business associates.

Larry is survived by his wife Merrilee; sons, Brent (Cathy) Rapid City, SD, Lance (JoDee) Minot, ND, and Wade (Sarah) Clear Lake, Iowa; grandchildren, Hunter, Ella, Tucker, and Ashlyn; sisters, Jeannine Dolgin, Kaye (Bob) Hanson, Bette Silva; brother, Don (Ruth Ann) Nielsen and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers-in-law Dave Dolgin and Dennis Silva.

**Memorials may be directed to Calvary Lutheran Church or Altru Hospice.

Funeral Service: 2:00 p.m. Monday, October 22, 2018 at Calvary Lutheran Church in Grand Forks, ND, with visitation one hour prior to the service in the church.

Interment: Memorial Park North Cemetery in Grand Forks, ND.