Ernest Nielsen, age 90, a former Glasgow Math teacher, passed away on August 14, 2026 at the Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital in Glasgow. For the last few years he has been a resident at Valley View Home in Glasgow.

Ernie was born in Butte, Montana on July 12, 1936, to Willads and Melba Nielsen. He grew up on a farm north of Whitehall, Montana until the age of five. They then moved into the town of Whitehall where he received his education. After graduation, he attended Montana State University, graduating in 1958. In college, Ernie played the trombone in the symphonic band.

His first teaching job was in Friday Harbor, Washington. He then moved to Glasgow in 1962 where he taught math and chemistry for 24 years, retiring in 1986. He developed a love for the outdoors and the hunting opportunities with friends near Glasgow. Ernie continued to live his retirement years in Glasgow and took great pride in his teaching career and the many former students who spoke fondly of him.

Ernie is survived by a number of friends and cousins who remember him fondly.

A Celebration of His Life will take place at 1:00 p.m., Friday, August 28, 2026, at Bell Mortuary with refreshments to follow. Inurnment will follow at Highland Cemetery.