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John Earl “Jack & Ralphie” Nitschke

Birth	:	6 Aug 1927 Ismay, Custer County, Montana, USA
Death	:	12 Oct 2007 Miles City, Custer County, Montana, USA
Burial	:	Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Douds, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.8563000, -92.0664000
Description	:	John Earl Nitschke, 80, of Miles City, "Jack" as he was known by his many friends, or "Ralphie" as he was called by his four children, died at the Holy Rosary Medical Center on Friday, Oct. 12, 2007, after a short illness. In customary fashion he put up a valiant struggle, but the end came peacefully as he was surrounded by his family. Born Aug. 6, 1927, in Ismay, he was the son of Albert G. and Gladys Lombard Nitschke. He was the youngest of five siblings. He attended school in Ismay, graduating from high school after excelling in sports, in... Read More	John Earl Nitschke, 80, of Miles City, "Jack" as he was known by his many friends, or "Ralphie" as he was called by his four children, died at the Holy Rosary Medical Center on Friday, Oct. 12, 2007, after a short illness. In customary fashion he put up a valiant struggle, but the end came peacefully as he was surrounded by his family. Born Aug. 6, 1927, in Ismay, he was the son of Albert G. and Gladys Lombard Nitschke. He was the youngest of five siblings. He attended school in Ismay, graduating from high school after excelling in sports, in particular as a basketball player. He enlisted in the Army in October of 1945, not in time to see any combat action, but he was stationed with the occupation forces in Germany. In March 1947, he was discharged from the Army to return to his family home and later worked on a ranch at Ismay, attended Custer County Junior College in Miles City for a couple of quarters, and then worked on a construction crew building the new part of the Holy Rosary Hospital. One day he received a call from the post office to come to work as a part time window clerk to help with the Christmas rush. What began as a temporary job became permanent, much to his liking as a young newlywed and parent. By 1962, he had been promoted to Superintendent of Mails and in 1967 was made Assistant Postmaster. In April 1981, he was appointed Postmaster, a position from which he retired in 1988. Throughout his 39-year career with the Postal Service he accumulated numerous meritorious service awards and never claimed a single day of sick leave. For his efforts, he received and enjoyed the loyalty and support of all he supervised. On September 19, 1948 he was married to Susan May Clark of Buffalo, S.D., a marriage that was to last for 59 years. All but the last year was spent in residence at 1005 S. Jordan Ave. Mr. and Mrs. Nitschke spent their retirement years enjoying their home, occasional visits from the children and grandchildren, and especially enjoying the Montana winter months from a distance in Yuma, Ariz. While retirement from the job was not such a difficult decision, it was much more difficult for him to retire from tending to his manicured lawn and move to the Eagles Manor in October 2006. Mr. Nitschke coped with life's challenges with his wit and wry sense of humor. On occasion he would quip that he graduated as salutatorian of his high school, which had a graduating class of two. Even in difficult times, there was a funny twist which is carried on throughout the Nitschke family. Like many of his generation he would show a gruff exterior, but his family meant everything to him. He was a long time member of the Eagles, Elks and Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was also a member of the Good Sam Club, the Presbyterian Church and the American Legion. His survivors include his wife, Susan Nitschke of Miles City; his children: Barbara (James) Bender of Miles City, Michael (Drena) Nitschke of Amarillo, Texas, Deborah (Robert) Zignego of Miles City and Patricia (Dave) Filler of Tacoma, Wash.; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers: Richard and Robert; and two sisters: Bette Henderson and Joyce Lorenzen. The family will receive friends on Monday, Oct. 15, 2007, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Funeral services will be Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2007, at 2 p.m. at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Interment will follow in the Custer County Cemetery with full military honors provided by VFW Post No. 1579. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to Holy Rosary Hospice, 2600 Wilson St., Miles City, MT 59301. Source: Miles City Star, November 19, 2007 ------------------------------------------------------------ MILES CITY, Mont. - John Earl Nitschke, 80, died Friday, Oct. 12, 2007. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home. Burial will be in Custer County Cemetery with full military honors by VFW Post No. 1579. Mr. Nitschke was born Aug. 6, 1927, in Ismay to Albert and Gladys Lombard Nitschke of Ismay. He married Susan May Clark of Buffalo, S.D., on Sept. 19, 1948. Survivors include his wife; his children, Barbara Bender and Deborah Zignego, both of Miles City, Michael Nitschke of Amarillo, Texas, and Patricia Filler of Tacoma, Wash.; seven grandchildren; and five great grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to Holy Rosary Hospice, 2600 Wilson, Miles City, MT 59301. Source: Amarillo Globe-News, October 15, 2007 ------------------------------------------------------------ U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 Name: John E Nitschke Birth Year: 1927 Race: White, citizen (White) Nativity State or Country: Montana State of Residence: Montana County or City: Custer Enlistment Date: 17 Oct 1945 Enlistment State: Montana Enlistment City: Butte Branch Code: No branch assignment Grade: Private Grade Code: Private Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the Panama Canal Department Component: Regular Army (including Officers, Nurses, Warrant Officers, and Enlisted Men) Source: Enlisted Man, Regular Army, after 3 months of Discharge Education: 4 years of high school Civil Occupation: Skilled occupations in manufacture of electrical machinery and accessories, n.e.c. Marital Status: Single, without dependents Height: 06 Weight: 206 ------------------------------------------------------------ resided in Ismay, North Cottonwood, & Miles City, Montana Source: http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/45038109/person/6975386837

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John Earl “Jack & Ralphie” Nitschke's memorial is located at: Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Douds, Van Buren County, USA.
When did John Earl “Jack & Ralphie” Nitschke death?
John Earl “Jack & Ralphie” Nitschke death on 12 Oct 2007 in Miles City, Custer County, Montana, USA
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Latitude: 40.8563000
Longitude: -92.0664000

Family Members:

Parent

Albert G Nitschke

(1891 - 1980)

Gladys Vivian Idell Lombard Nitschke

(1892 - 1960)

Spouse

Susan May “Susie” Clark Nitschke

(1926 - 2010)

Siblings

Dawn E “Bette” Nitschke Henderson

(1919 - 1993)

Children

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