Cleve Udell Nilsen Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Cleve Udell Nilsen (Hampton Cove, Alabama), born in New Orleans, Louisiana, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Cleve left this world on January 23, 2026 at the age of 74, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Cleve Udell Nilsen to show support.

He was predeceased by: his father Harald. He is survived by: his wife Alice H. Nilsen; his children, Margaret N. Holland (Justin) and Jonathan M. Nilsen (Cindy); his granddaughter Della C. Holland; his brother Todd G. Nilsen (Cindy); his nieces and nephews, Chris and Quinn; his sister Caroline N. Swan (Ted); his nephew Teddy; and his nieces, Jennifer and Elizabeth.

Among his proudest accomplishments was aiding in the transport of the Saturn V rocket, now housed at the Davidson Center for Space Exploration - work that stands as a lasting contribution to history.