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In memory of
William "Bill" Irwin Nissen
August 29, 1935 - February 16, 2026
Aug 29, 1935 - Feb 16, 2026
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Updates
Update from April 4, 2026
Obituary
William "Bill" Irwin Nissen, 90, passed away surrounded by family on February 16, 2026, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Bill was born on August 29, 1935, in Page, NE, to Milton G. P. Nissen and Beryl M. Good. The eldest of five siblings, he spent his childhood in Sidney, NE. It was there, in the third grade, that Bill first picked up the trumpet—beginning a lifelong love of music that would carry him through high …
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Church
Attendee of
Christ United Methodist Church
Timeline
Born
August 29th, 1935
Graduated from high school
1953
Sidney High School, 19th Avenue, Sidney, NE
Graduated from college
1957
South Dakota School of Mines & Technology, East Saint Joseph Street, Rapid City, SD
B.S. Metallurgical Engineering
Survived by
Reba Nissen
Daughter
Richard Nissen
Son
Suzanne Nissen
Wife
Jessica Cary
Granddaughter
Brianna Mollitor
Granddaughter
Amanda Bash
Granddaughter
Jim Nissen
Brother
Joann Pierce
Sister
Carol Sorensen
Sister
Predeceased by
Betty Robison
Sister
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Method of disposition
Body donation
Donated to
University of Utah Body Donation Program
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