Tommy Lee Nissen

Tommy “Tom” Lee Nissen, 65, of Allen, NE, passed away at his home surrounded by family on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at Salem Lutheran Church in Wakefield, NE, Pastor Ernesto Medina will be officiating. A memorial visitation will be held on Monday, June 17, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Wakefield. Burial will be in the Wakefield Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to the Dixon County Fair Board. Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home of Wakefield is assisting with the services.

Tom was born on March 12, 1959, in Wayne, NE, the son of Robert and Marlene (Hoffman) Nissen. Following his graduation from Wayne High School, he was united in marriage at Salem Lutheran Church in Wakefield, NE to Brenda Oberg on March 24, 1979. To this union three children were born, Benjamin, Melissa, and Jacob. He continued his education at Northeast Community College, where he earned an Associate Degree and Wayne State College, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree. He worked for many years as an agronomist, was a member of the Dixon County Fair Board, and loved all things agricultural-related.

Tom is survived by his wife, Brenda of Allen, NE; son, Benjamin (Megan) Nissen of Arlington, NE, and their children, Gabriella, Madelynn, and Olivia; son. Jacob Nissen of Durham, NC; daughter, Melissa (Jason) Overholt of Arlington, NE, and their children, Jaydee, and Brody; father, Robert Nissen of Wayne, NE; sister, Pamela Nissen of Wayne, NE; brother, Michael (Kathy) Nissen of Wayne, NE; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Robert and Gloria Oberg of Wakefield, NE; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Marlene Nissen.