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Alfred G “Tillie” Nilges

Birth	:	25 Nov 1924 Scipio, Anderson County, Kansas, USA
Death	:	5 Sep 2012 Richmond, Franklin County, Kansas, USA
Burial	:	Saint Boniface Catholic Cemetery, Scipio, Anderson County, USA
Coordinate	:	38.3650017, -95.2109985
Description	:	Alfred G. "Tillie" Nilges, age 87, of Richmond, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, September 5, 2012, at Richmond Healthcare in Richmond, Kansas. He was born on November 25, 1924, in Scipio, Kansas, the son of Albert H. and Barbara (Kipper) Nilges. He was a lifelong resident of the Richmond area, moving to the Richmond community in 1936. He attended East Scipio School, and graduated from Richmond High School in 1943. Alfred was a World War II veteran, serving in the U.S. Army from 1943-1946. He was a Sergeant in the 127th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Unit (127th AAA Gun BN) serving in... Read More	Alfred G. "Tillie" Nilges, age 87, of Richmond, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, September 5, 2012, at Richmond Healthcare in Richmond, Kansas. He was born on November 25, 1924, in Scipio, Kansas, the son of Albert H. and Barbara (Kipper) Nilges. He was a lifelong resident of the Richmond area, moving to the Richmond community in 1936. He attended East Scipio School, and graduated from Richmond High School in 1943. Alfred was a World War II veteran, serving in the U.S. Army from 1943-1946. He was a Sergeant in the 127th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Unit (127th AAA Gun BN) serving in the European Theatre and participating in the Battle of the Bulge. After returning from the service Alfred attended Ottawa University for one year. Alfred was united in marriage to Laura Waldrip on June 10, 1947, at St. Therese Catholic Church, Richmond, Kansas. This union was blessed with three children. Laura, his spouse of 60 years, preceded him in death on May 20, 2008. He worked for the Farmer's Co-Op in Richmond for 37½ years, beginning in 1947. He was a Charter Member of the Richmond Enterprise development group. He was a member of St. Therese Catholic Church and at the age of 18 he became a member of the Knights of Columbus, Council #2680 of Scipio, earning 4th Degree status. He served as a Grand Knight, District Deputy, and as the Kansas State Treasurer from 1971 to 1973. Alfred was also preceded in death by his parents; an infant son; brother Elmer Nilges; sister Maxine Hildebrandt; and daughter-in-law Alice Nilges. He is survived by one son, Lynn Nilges of Ottawa, Kansas; two daughters, Deb Catron and husband Darrel of Gas, Kansas; Becky Nilges of Iola, Kansas; seven grandchildren; eighteen great grandchildren; brother Clyde Nilges and wife, Audrey, of Blue Springs, Missouri; sister Blanch Henderson of Garnett, Kansas; three brothers-in-law Warren Dee Waldrip and wife, Haydee, of Tucson, Arizona; Gene Waldrip of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana; Leroy Hildebrandt of Ottawa, Kansas; sister-in-law Pat Waldrip of Lamar, Colorado. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, September 10, 2012 at St. Therese Catholic Church, Richmond. Interment will follow in the St. Boniface Cemetery, Scipio, Kansas. The family will greet friends following a Rosary at 6:30 PM, Sunday evening at Feuerborn Family Funeral Service, 219 S. Oak, Garnett, KS 66032. Memorial contributions may be made to Pennies for Heaven or to the Richmond Area Community Museum and left in care of the funeral home.

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Alfred G “Tillie” Nilges's memorial is located at: Saint Boniface Catholic Cemetery, Scipio, Anderson County, USA.
When did Alfred G “Tillie” Nilges death?
Alfred G “Tillie” Nilges death on 5 Sep 2012 in Richmond, Franklin County, Kansas, USA
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Latitude: 38.3650017
Longitude: -95.2109985

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Parent

Albert Nilges

(1895 - 1989)

Barbara Kipper Nilges

(1902 - 1982)

Spouse

Laura M Waldrip Nilges

(1920 - 2008)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Boniface Catholic Cemetery
Scipio, Anderson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3650017, -95.2109985

2. Beacon of Truth Cemetery
Richmond, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3895300, -95.2470200

3. Berea Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.3981018, -95.1849976

4. West Scipio Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.3685989, -95.2660980

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Coordinate: 38.4040500, -95.2670700

6. Judy Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.3093987, -95.1753006

7. Smith Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.4253700, -95.1785950

8. Greeley City Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.3752327, -95.1258011

9. Saint Johns Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.3546982, -95.1256027

10. Holy Angels Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.2974100, -95.2312200

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Coordinate: 38.3827100, -95.1059000

13. Sutton Valley Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.3311005, -95.1044006

14. Pottawatomie Baptist Mission Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.4049500, -95.1028200

15. Baker Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.4371986, -95.1333008

16. Sturgeon Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.4376100, -95.1254100

17. Ashburn Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.2629600, -95.1872900

18. Morris Family Cemetery
Garnett, Anderson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2434600, -95.1842400

19. Pleasantview Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.3036003, -95.3503036

20. Needham Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.4700012, -95.1231003

21. South Sugar Valley Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.2697890, -95.1021450

22. Ray Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.4927140, -95.1754620

23. Myers Cemetery
Lane, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4578820, -95.0935150

24. Baptist Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.2592010, -95.3135986