May 24, 1930 — September 25, 2025 (age 95)

Dean Willard Nielsen, born May 24,1930, in Hyrum Utah, to Simpson and Hazel Nielsen, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2025, in Logan, Utah. He was 95 years old.

He pursued higher education at Utah State University and went on to work as a design engineer at Thiokol, where he applied his skills with precision and ingenuity. A proud veteran, Dean served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. His commitment to service extended beyond the Military; he also served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Toronto Ontario Canada.

Dean and Myrna were married in the logan LDS Temple December 12, 1952. They were Married for 71 years.

Dean had a passion for horseback riding and was an active member of the Hyrum Saddle Club

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