Barbara Nielsen

Barbara Nielsen, 75, of Atlantic, Iowa, passed away Friday, June 6, 2025, at Caring Acres in Anita.

Barabara Ann was born April 30, 1950, in Atlantic, Iowa, the third of six children born to Nels O. and Betty N. (Henke) Brown.

Barbara married Roger LeRoy Nielsen in 1969, in Atlantic and to this union a son, Shannon D. Nielsen was born in 1970.

With Roger in the United States Navy the family was lucky enough to see a lot of the United States while he was stationed in California, Tennessee, The Great Lakes and Maine. They returned to Atlantic when Roger developed medical issues in the 1980’s.

Surviving Barb is her son, Shannon; grandson, Logan; granddaughter, Trinity; brother, Jay (Sherry) Brown; sister, Terri (Gene) Brown Meyer; nieces, Trish (Tom) O’Connor, Sara (Chip) Stumpff and Kameo (Brown) Richard Tafoya; nephews,  Kyle Brown and Jarrod Brown; and great-nephews and nieces.

Preceding her in death are her husband; parents; brothers, Gary, Mark & Randy Brown; niece, Kimberly (Brown) Erikson; and special friend, Robert Andersen.

No public service will be held. An inurnment, with only family present, will be held in the Atlantic Cemetery.

Roland Funeral Service is caring for Barbara's family and her arrangements. Condolences may be left at www.rolandfuneralservice.com.