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PVT Nikki Lyn <I>Dahl</I> Abfalter

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PVT Nikki Lyn Dahl Abfalter Veteran

Birth
Death
23 Feb 2019 (aged 50)
Big Lake, Sherburne County, Minnesota, USA
Burial
Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, USA GPS-Latitude: 46.076575, Longitude: -94.3312917
Plot
SECTION 5 SITE 257
Memorial ID
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Abfalter, Nikki L. age 50 of Big Lake died tragically in a fire on February 23, 2019.

Nikki was born May 18, 1968 to Aleeta Dahl. She was raised by Jane & Charles Hemgren and Joan & Bob Beech. She graduated from Monticello High School and then joined the Minnesota Army National Guard, attaining the rank of Specialist 4 (Sp4). Nikki worked as the night manager at Beaudry Express in Elk River for many years and that is where she met the love of her life, Jim. She also worked as a nanny for Susan & Jessie Milbrandt in Big Lake, MN.

Nikki and Jim were married May 25, 1996. They resided in Big Lake, where they raised their children MacKenzie, born January 11, 2001 and Logan, born December 28, 2005. Nikki home-schooled both of her children for many years until they attended public school. When not teaching, she liked to dabble in many different crafts. Her excellent abilities enabled her to win many awards at the VA where her work is displayed.

Nikki, especially enjoyed her time at their cabin in Bruce, WI. A perfect evening was sitting by the camp-fire socializing with the kids and her family and playing cards and laughing.

She is survived by her loving husband of 23 years James; children MacKenzie and Logan.

Also survived by her mother Joan (Paul) Beech-Shephard, brothers David (Mary) Hemgren, and Chad (Kathy) Hemgren; biological mother Aleeta (Gust) Nelson, sister Michelle (Pat) Grecinger and half brother Gunder (Linda) Nelson and many, many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Preceded in death by Charles & Jane Hemgren, Bob Beech; brother Scott Hemgren, half-brother Chip Nelson and Great Nephew Gryffin Duthler.

Memorial service 11:00 AM Saturday, March 2, 2019 at Refuge Church 25620 4th St. W. Zimmerman, MN

Friends may gather to extend condolences from 4 – 8 PM Friday March 1, 2019 at Refuge Church and 1 hour prior to service at the church on Saturday.

[Interment Ft. Ripley State Cemetery with Honors on May 24, 2019]
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ABFALTER, NIKKI LYN
PV1 US ARMY
PERSIAN GULF
DATE OF BIRTH: 05/18/1968
DATE OF DEATH: 02/23/2019
BURIED AT: SECTION 5 SITE 257
MINNESOTA STATE VETERANS CEMETERY
15550 HWY 115 LITTLE FALLS, MN 56345
(320) 616-2527
Abfalter, Nikki L. age 50 of Big Lake died tragically in a fire on February 23, 2019.

Nikki was born May 18, 1968 to Aleeta Dahl. She was raised by Jane & Charles Hemgren and Joan & Bob Beech. She graduated from Monticello High School and then joined the Minnesota Army National Guard, attaining the rank of Specialist 4 (Sp4). Nikki worked as the night manager at Beaudry Express in Elk River for many years and that is where she met the love of her life, Jim. She also worked as a nanny for Susan & Jessie Milbrandt in Big Lake, MN.

Nikki and Jim were married May 25, 1996. They resided in Big Lake, where they raised their children MacKenzie, born January 11, 2001 and Logan, born December 28, 2005. Nikki home-schooled both of her children for many years until they attended public school. When not teaching, she liked to dabble in many different crafts. Her excellent abilities enabled her to win many awards at the VA where her work is displayed.

Nikki, especially enjoyed her time at their cabin in Bruce, WI. A perfect evening was sitting by the camp-fire socializing with the kids and her family and playing cards and laughing.

She is survived by her loving husband of 23 years James; children MacKenzie and Logan.

Also survived by her mother Joan (Paul) Beech-Shephard, brothers David (Mary) Hemgren, and Chad (Kathy) Hemgren; biological mother Aleeta (Gust) Nelson, sister Michelle (Pat) Grecinger and half brother Gunder (Linda) Nelson and many, many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Preceded in death by Charles & Jane Hemgren, Bob Beech; brother Scott Hemgren, half-brother Chip Nelson and Great Nephew Gryffin Duthler.

Memorial service 11:00 AM Saturday, March 2, 2019 at Refuge Church 25620 4th St. W. Zimmerman, MN

Friends may gather to extend condolences from 4 – 8 PM Friday March 1, 2019 at Refuge Church and 1 hour prior to service at the church on Saturday.

[Interment Ft. Ripley State Cemetery with Honors on May 24, 2019]
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ABFALTER, NIKKI LYN
PV1 US ARMY
PERSIAN GULF
DATE OF BIRTH: 05/18/1968
DATE OF DEATH: 02/23/2019
BURIED AT: SECTION 5 SITE 257
MINNESOTA STATE VETERANS CEMETERY
15550 HWY 115 LITTLE FALLS, MN 56345
(320) 616-2527

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PV1 US ARMY - PERSIAN GULF. LOVING WIFE - MOM - AUNT - SISTER.


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  • Created by: David Luders
  • Added: Jul 21, 2019
  • Find a Grave Memorial ID:
  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/201364931/nikki_lyn-abfalter: accessed ), memorial page for PVT Nikki Lyn Dahl Abfalter (18 May 1968–23 Feb 2019), Find a Grave Memorial ID 201364931, citing Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery, Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, USA; Maintained by David Luders (contributor 49008885).