Donald Gene "DG" Nielsen

Donald Gene “DG” Nielsen, age 61 and a long-time resident of Konawa, Oklahoma passed away at his home on March 21, 2026.

Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 26, 2026 at Swearingen Funeral Home in Konawa. Rev. Drew Isaacs will officiate, and burial will follow at Wolf Cemetery. Casket bearers are Brad Hasbell, Skyland Tanyan, Klaus Gohl, Clint Pinion, Shannon Akins, and Jed Niel.

DG was born September 1, 1964 to Donald Ray Nielsen and Umi Jean (Short) Nielsen in Orange, California. He graduated from Konawa High School and worked as a derrick hand. He was a member of the FFA, and he loved working on cars, grilling, and being around his grandbabies.

He is survived by parents, Donald and Uma Nielsen of Byng; one son, Willie Nielsen and wife, Dystinee of Konawa; two daughters, Chrysta Nielsen of Texas, and Brande Nielsen of Konawa; two brothers, Ben Agee of Konawa, and Dean Nielsen of Konawa; one sister, Della Campbell of Konawa; six grandchildren, Cira, Cayxin, Myliah, Journey, Mikinzee, and Daniel; and one cousin, Shannon Akins.

He was preceded in death by one daughter, Shayla Nielsen; and one sister, Debbie Agee.