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memorial mass for Gloria Nielsen will be held at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church, Valley City, ND on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at 11:00 AM. Visitation will be held at the church for an hour prior to the start of the service. She will be laid to rest at St. Catherine’s Cemetery just outside of Valley City.

Gloria Mae Piller was born May 3, 1923 in Valley City, ND to John and Mary (Teska) Piller. Gloria grew up in Valley City. She spent many hours working at the Piller Theatre while growing up. She attended and was a graduate of St. Catherine Catholic School. She went to college in Valley City for time before going to business school in California.

She married Donald Nielsen in Laverne, MN. They made their home there before returning to Valley City. She started the Nielsen Insurance Agencies in both Valley City and Jamestown, but spent her career as the office manager at USDA.

Gloria was a member of St. Catherine’s Catholic Church and the VFW Auxiliary.

She died at Elim Care Center in Fargo, ND on October 21, 2017. Gloria is survived by her sons, David (Lori) and Thomas; grandchildren, Peter (Pam) Nielsen, Nicole (Mike) Kotzbacker, Kayla Nielsen, Christopher Nielsen and Sara Nielsen; 5 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Gloria also leaves her Goddaughter, Gail Nelson; a special niece, Michelle Samuels; and a dear friend, Darlene Kerzman.

She was preceded in death by her parents; 3 brothers; and 8 sisters.

Lerud-Schuldt-Mathias Funeral Home is assisting Gloria’s family with arrangements. Please visit her online tribute page at www.lerudschuldt.com.