Niels Friis-Hansen Obituary (1937 - 2025)

Niels "Buck" Friis-Hansen Sr, passed away at his home in Blair, NE on August 12, 2025, surrounded by family. Niels was born January 19, 1937 to Petra (Sorensen) & Soren "Sam" Friis-Hansen in Fresno, CA. Niels graduated from Caruthers High School. Niels served in the U.S. Army from 1956 to 1958. Buck met his soul mate Dixie June Parmer, a carhop at a drive-in restaurant. They were married March 24, 1961, in Clovis, CA. Buck and Dixie settled on the family Raisin Farm in Caruthers, CA and raised three boys. Buck was an avid black powder shooter. Buck also enjoyed fishing and hunting. Buck lived on the family raisin farm until he was 81 years old, when he and Dixie moved to Nebraska to live with their son. Buck was preceded in death by his wife Dixie, his parents Sam and Petra, brother in law Jimmy Parmer, and one baby granddaughter. Buck is survived by his sons; Niels (Mary) Friis-Hansen II of Clovis, CA, Mark (Penny) Friis-Hansen of Blair, NE, and Charles (Elaina) Friis-Hansen of Galeton, CO. Buck is also survived by 8 grandchildren; Niels and Kristen, Gabriella, Kai, Josie, Hannah, Dakota and Ben. Buck also has 4 great grandchildren, sisters in law; Charlene Hudson of Boise, ID, and Marcia (Robert) Lowder of Clovis, CA, and many loving nieces and nephews. Buck will be greatly missed. Private family services will be held at a later date.