Richard T. Nielens Sr.

Richard T. Nielens Sr. 88 of Port Byron, NY passed away Thursday April 14, 2022 at Auburn Community Hospital. Mr. Nielens was born in Detroit, Michigan on January ,4 1934 to Edmond and Wilhelmina Cronmiller Nielens. He was a US Airforce Veteran of the Korean War and after his service he was employed as an engineer by Allied Chemical and Hydro Co. of Solvey, NY . He raised Beef Cattle and worked for the down of Mentzon the Snow plow and mowing in the summers. In his spare time, he enjoyed gardening and giving his flowers and vegetables to family and friends He is survived by his wife of 64 years Maureen Nielens, Children Richard T. Nielens Jr., Debora A. Nielens, Wilhemina K. Nielens and David P. (Virginia) Nielens. A sister in law Helen F. Nielens, Several Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren and Nieces. In addition to his parents he is predeceased by brothers Earl Nielens and wife Eileen, Edmond P. Nielens Jr., Eugene Nielens, Grandsons Nicholas and Matthew Nielens. Friends are invited to call on Wednesday April 20, 2022 from 4 - 6pm Audioun Funeral Home LLC 218 Main St. Port Byron, NY. Funeral Service to follow at 6:15 pm. Interment with Military Honors will be held Thursday April 21, 2002 11 am St. Joseph Cemetery, Weedsport, NY. In lieu of flowers contributions to the Port Byron Fire Dept. PO Box 367 Port Byron, NY 13140. Condolences may be made to audiounfuneralhome.com

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