Laurie Nielsen-Singer, 53, of Omaha, Nebraska, died Monday, April 5, 2021, at her home in Omaha.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, April 12, at Peace Lutheran Church in Columbus, Nebraska, with Rev. Cory Burma officiating. Visitation will be held at Peace Lutheran Church on Sunday, from 4:00 – 6:00 PM. Private family interment will be held in Roselawn Memorial Cemetery. The service will be broadcast live on the Gass Haney Funeral Home Facebook page. Masks are required for the visitation and service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family for a benefit for Laurie's children or to the Children's Hospital & Medical Center of Omaha, Nebraska.

Laurie was born on March 2, 1968, in Columbus, to Edward and Jolaine (Loseke) Nielsen Jr. She attended school in Columbus where she was active in basketball, track, and volleyball. Laurie graduated from Columbus High School in 1986 and attended the University of Arizona for a year. She then transferred to the University of Denver, where she played varsity volleyball and graduated with a Bachelor's of Business Degree in Hospitality Management. Laurie worked in the hotel industry for over 25 years, including the last ten years in Omaha. In August of 2005, Laurie was united in marriage to Marc Singer in Austin, Texas. She was a member of King of Kings Lutheran Church, enjoyed following Nebraska Volleyball, and attending her childrens' activities.

Laurie is survived by:
Twin Children: Julian & Ella Singer of Omaha, NE
Mother: Jolaine Nielsen of Columbus, NE
Sister: Leslie Hitchner of Rumson, NJ
Nieces & Nephew: Lauren, Drew, & Alexis Hitchner
Sister: Christine (Andrew) Hancock of Littleton, CO
Niece & Nephew: Virginia & Cole Hancock
Sister: Shelly (Craig) Schmidt of Columbus, NE
Nephews: Carter & Niels Schmidt
Former Husband: Marc Singer of Omaha, NE
Aunt: Roberta Saalfeld of Columbus, NE
Uncle: Wayne (Ardeth) Loseke of Columbus, NE
Aunt: Glenda Kleinkauf of Eagan, MN

Laurie was preceded in death by:
Father: Edward Nielsen Jr.