Erik Charles Nielsen

Erik Charles Nielsen entered eternal rest with our Lord and Savior on December 9th, 2014 after suffering a sudden brain aneurysm.

Erik was born in Des Moines, IA to Tim and Beth (Egan) Nielsen on September 2, 1994. He was a member of Sacred Heart Church, he attended Sacred Heart grade school, Dowling Catholic High School and was currently a sophomore at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN. He loved being a Tommie, but was a Hawkeye at heart.

Erik was a creative, compassionate man with a great sense of humor. He was a friend to many. He loved reading and learning, music, dancing and hanging out with family and friends. His infectious smile and laugh could warm anyone's heart. He was patient and kind, a great teacher to all. Inspired by love, his wish was to be an organ donor and through those gifts continues to share his life with others.

Erik is preceded in death by his grandfathers, Kenneth Nielsen and Robert Egan, and his uncle Kenny Nielsen. He is survived by his parents, brothers Jeff and Daniel, sisters Anna and Rebecca; grandmothers Therese Nielsen and Mary Egan; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

The family wishes to thank the University of St. Thomas personnel and the staff at Hennepin County Medical Center ICU for their care and support. A huge thanks to all the St. Thomas students who knew and loved Erik so very much. Also the Dowling Catholic community and Sacred Heart families who have been so loving, caring and supportive through this very difficult time.

A visitation will be held Friday, December 12th at St. Francis Church in West Des Moines from 4:00pm-8:00pm. Funeral services will be Saturday, December 13th at Sacred Heart Church in West Des Moines at 10am.

Online condolences can be expressed at www.hamiltonsfuneralhome.com

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