Nielsen, O. Wendle (Oscar Wendle), 1909-2000
Dates
- Existence: 1909 - 2000
Biographical History
O. Wendle Nielsen (1909-2000) was a financial professional and ecclesiastical leader in Utah and Pennsylvania.
Oscar Wendle Nielsen was born on October 20, 1909 in Fairview, Utah to Niels Peter Nielsen and Phylinda Terry. Nielsen was raised a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In 1930 he married Allie Mae Carlston; after her death he also married Lillian Hope Stillman (1937), Celeste Cantono (1953), and Mary Brooks.
Nielsen attended Snow College and Brigham Young University before beginning a career in financial management. He established himself in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, working there betwee 1930 and 1958. He then took a position at Brigham Young University, working in Student Aids and Loans.
Nielsen was also active in the community, contributing to the Provo Freedom Festival and serving in Church callings. His Church service included time as a bishop, a high counselor, a member of the Provo Temple presidency, and as a sealer.
Nielsen passed away on July 31, 2000 in Provo, Utah.
Citation:
Familysearch, via WWW, May 6, 2020 (O. Wendle Nielsen; Oscar Wendle Nielsen; b. Oct. 20, 1909 in Fairview, Utah; baptised member of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1917; m. June 18, 1930 to Allie Mae Carlston in Manti, Utah; m. 1937 to Lillian Hope Stillman in New Jersey; m. July 2, 1953 to Celeste Cantono in Philadelphia, Pa.; d. July 31, 2000 in Provo, Utah)Deseret news, Aug. 2, 2000 (Oscar Wendle Nielsen; parents: Niels Peter Nielsen and Phylinda Terry; b. Oct. 20, 1909; attended Snow College and Brigham Young University; career in financial management, living in Philadelphia, Pa. for 28 years; 1958, moved to Provo, Utah; worked in a Financial Department at BYU; in Utah, involved in the Provo Freedom Festival, counselor in a Bishopric and as a Bishop, member of High Council; served at MTC for 11 years; counselor in the first Provo Temple presidency; sealer at Provo Temple; survived by his wife Mary Brooks Nielsen)
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Financial Aids and Loans correspondence
Contains correspondence regarding the establishment of student financial aid through the Church and administered through the Financial Aids and Loans office at Brigham Young University. O. Wendle Nielsen was director of Financial Aids. Materials date from between 1956 and 1964.
Oscar Wendle Nielsen personal history
Contains information about his youth, children, education, LDS Church callings, employment, and family life. Recalls his early life in Fairview, Utah 1909-1927; employment and residence in Philadelphia and Lansdowne, Pennsylvania, 1930-1958; employment and residence in Provo, Utah, 1958-1985; and residence in Orem, Utah, beginning in 1985. Also includes photographic images of his family and homes.