MILLSBORO, DE Henry Peder Nielsen, 89, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2015, at Cadbury at Lewes. He was born on April 28, 1925, in Copenhagen, Denmark, a son of the late Peder and Hermine Nielsen. Mr. Nielsen was formerly of York. He served in the U.S. Navy for three years and the U.S. Air Force for seven years. During his time in the service, he was awarded the high altitude parachute jumping world record. After receiving a degree from Cornell University in engineering, he went on to work at Caterpillar in York. He was a member of Mt. Zion Lutheran Church in Pennsylvania and Bethany Lutheran Church in Salisbury, Md. He is survived by two grandchildren, Anna Rose Fritz and her husband, Jason of Millsboro, Del., and Daniel Blue and his wife, Allison of Pittsburgh; great-grandchildren, Ethan Fritz, Jason Fritz, Jr., and Isaac Blue, and a great-grandchild on the way. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Kathe Nielsen; a daughter, Kristine Blue; and two brothers. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 19, 2015, at Bethany Lutheran Church, 817 Camden Ave., Salisbury, Md. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. The Rev. Kevin Wackett will officiate. In memory of Mr. Nielsen, contributions may be sent to Bethany Lutheran Church, 817 Camden Ave., Salisbury, MD 21801. Arrangements are in the care of Short Funeral Home in Delmar, Del. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.shortfh.com