- Date Of Birth: April 30, 1935
- Date Of Death: September 29, 2012
- State: Indiana
Robert W. “Bob” Nilsen, 77, of Elkhart, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012, at Greenleaf Living Center, surrounded by his family.
Bob was born on April 30, 1935, in Chicago to the late Einor and Gunvor Nilsen.
His wife, Chris Nilsen; sister Evelyn (Leonard) Bolinder; sons Rob (Elisa) Nilsen, John Nilsen and Michael Nilsen; and their mother, Royann (Stan) Cross, survive him. Also surviving are a granddaughter, Lindsay Nilsen; stepsons Martin (Jacqueline) Messick, Matthew (Cynthia) Messick and Michael (Cheryl) Messick; and step-grandchildren Zachary, Rosemary, Anna, Ashleigh and J.T. Messick.
Bob was a life member of the Elks and Christiana Creek Country Club. He was a member of Unity Church of Peace and served in the U.S. Army. He was a graduate of Valparaiso University, and spent his life in sales, including Allstate Insurance Co., Richardson Mobile Homes and Hoosier Distributing.
