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04/02/2009 - James (Jim) Wellnitz
Funeral Services for James (Jim) Wellnitz, age 76, of Rushville will be Thursday, April 2, 2009 at 2:00 PM at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Rushville with Pastor Michael Wittrock and Pastor Duane Simonson officiating.
Burial with Military Honors will be at the Whispering Hope Family Cemetery. A memorial has been established for St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Donations may be sent to Chamberlain-Pier Funeral Home, P.O. Box 366, Gordon, NE 69343. James F. Wellnitz loved life. He lived it to the fullest, from November 26, 1932 until March 27, 2009. He finally relinquished his hold on life at the age of 76.
Jim was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Church. He graduated from Rushville High School in 1949. He was a student at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture. While in Fort Collins, he met Mary Ann Flessner. The two married June 7, 1953 and celebrated 55 years together. Jim served in the army for two years, with a 15 month tour of duty in Korea. He was honorably discharged as a 1st Lieutenant April 22, 1957.
Jim loved nature and God’s creatures. He spent much of his time outdoors and appreciated his Maker’s handiwork. Jim made pets of ground squirrels, raccoons, deer, a donkey, skunks, cats and dogs. Jim was a rancher and took great joy in raising elk for thirty years. Neighbors and friends remember Jim for having a joke or a story for every occasion. He loved fishing. He loved nature. He loved his country, his friends, and his family. We loved him. Immediate Survivors:
Wife- Mary Ann Wellnitz of Rushville, NE.
Back to FuneralsChildren- Ruth Ann and Allen Scherbarth from Rushville, NE; Julie and Mike Watts from Chadron, NE; Deb and Tim Nolting from Bushnell, NE; Frank and Lois Wellnitz from Rushville, NE; Herb and Cindy Wellnitz from Rushville, NE; Richard and Holly Wellnitz from Mitchell, SD; Ken and Tammy Wellnitz from Chadron, NE. Son-In-Law- Dan Carpenter from Rushville, NE. Grandchildren- 14 Step-Grandchildren- 4 Great-Grandchildren- 3 Step-Great-Grandchildren- 5 Siblings- Alma Jean and Bill Baldwin from Mitchell, NE; Willard and Joyce Wellnitz from Rushville, NE; Warren and Berneice Wellnitz of San Diego, CA. Brother & Sister-In-Law- Herb and Faetta Schreinert. Sister-In-Law- Evelyn Flessner. Uncle & Aunts- Art and Lois Jungck and Ruth McKee. Nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbors, & Friends- Numerous Chamberlain-Pier Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Printer Friendly Version Send Story to a friend. |
