NIELSEN, Karl, age 49, of Swartz Creek, passed away Monday, August 20, 2012. A luncheon in honor of Karl will be held at New Life Community Lutheran Church, 7235 Torrey Rd., Swartz Creek on Saturday, August 25 at 3:00. Karl was born September 9, 1962 in Flint, the son of Milo and Margaret (Drews) Nielsen. He worked at Frost Gardens for 35 years most recently as the Production Manager. Karl was a true outdoorsman; he loved everything about being outdoors including traveling and road trip adventures. Surviving are: wife, Cher of; three daughters, Bethany (Eric) Jewell, Amanda Nielsen and Starla Smith ; mother, Margaret Nielsen; two sisters, Kristen (Pete) Camilli, and Mary (Michael Kujacznski) Nielsen. He was preceded in death by his father, Milo Charles Nielsen Jr. Friends may share an online tribute with the family at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com. Arrangements by Sharp Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Rd., Grand Blanc Twp