Daniel J. Nielsen Red Mr. Daniel Nielsen of First Avenue in Grafton passed away unexpectedly in Rhinelander Saturday June 15 2013 where he was visiting with friends. He was 51 years old. Daniel was born in Fort Atkinson on February 17 1962 son of Raymond and Marcella Romens Nielsen. Red grew up in Palmyra until the family moved to Milwaukee in 1967 and later to Cedarburg in 1969. He attended local schools and graduated from Cedarburg High School with the Class of 1980. Red started working at Circle B Recreation Center in Grafton while he was in high school and worked his way up to manager. He spent much of his free time there when he wasn't working just because he enjoyed the people so much. Red liked bowling golfing playing horseshoes and hunting with his son. He had a passion for cooking and frequently used his own recipes at Circle B. He is survived by his son Justin of Brillion parents Raymond and Marcella Nielsen of Cedarburg four brothers and sisters: Terry (Neil) Dishman of Talala OK Dennis (Debbie) Nielsen of Grafton Mary (David) Golab of Brookfield and Don (Kris) Nielsen of Marshfield. Red is further survived by aunts uncles cousins nieces nephews other relatives and many many friends. Funeral Services will be held at 4:30 PM on Thursday June 20 at the Eernisse Funeral Home in Cedarburg (1167 Washington Ave.). Father Tom Eichenberger will preside. He will be laid to rest at St. Francis Borgia Cemetery the following day. The family will receive visitors on Thursday from 5-8PM at the Funeral Home with a reception to follow at Circle B. Memorials are suggested to the family.