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Jean Nitschke Obituary
SOUTH PORTLAND -- Jean E. Nitschke, 86, most recently of South Portland, passed on to her next adventure on Tuesday morning, April 5, 2011.
She was born in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., on June 22, 1924, to Joseph B. Viele and Katherine Shaver. After high school and with WWII in full swing, she went to work for GE and later ALCO in Schenectady, N.Y. There she met a handsome WWII veteran, Rodmond 'Rod' Nitschke. They were married on Jan. 19, 1947, and made their home in Colonie, N.Y. for over 57 years.
Jean loved adventure and travel and after their retirement, she and Rod took many trips around the country and the world. Even after Rod's health prevented him from further travels, he encouraged her to follow her adventurous spirit. Italy, Iceland and China were among her destinations, and she was proud to say she had walked on the Great Wall of China. In her 'spare' time, she made over 120 afghans for Project Linus and H.U.G.S.. These organizations provide blankets and afghans to children in medical or emotional crisis. Her other loves included, but were not limited to, flowers, painting, cooking, and following the exploits of her grandson Ben, who shares her love of travel.
She was predeceased by her parents; her brother, Joseph B. Viele Jr.; and her husband, Rod. She is survived by daughter, Kathy J. Nitschke of Greenbush and her partner Robert Weeks, daughter, Beth A. Nitschke of Hiram; her 'bonus' daughter, Lisa Darcy of Hiram; and her grandson, M. Benjamin Hale and his wife Samantha Lott Hale of Orono.
Funeral services will be on Monday at 12 p.m. at New Comer- Cannon Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd., Albany, N.Y. An hour of visitation will precede the service from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Greenridge Cemetery, Saratoga Springs, N.Y. To leave a special message for the family online, visit NewcomerAlbany.com.
Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider:
South Portland Nursing Home Activities Fund
42 Anthoine St.
South Portland, Maine 04106
or Project Linus National
Headquarters
P.O. Box 5621
Bloomington, Illinois 61702-5621
Jean E. Nitschke
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Ann Swan
April 11, 2011
Kathy, my thoughts and prayers have been with you, Beth, and Rob. I hope that you find comfort in the wonderful memories.
Peggy Laymond Powers
April 9, 2011
Beth and Kathy..so sorry to hear about your Mom.
Nancy Mac Gallagher
April 9, 2011
Kathy and Beth, so sorry to hear of Jean passing. Before she moved to Maine, I was one of her therapists here in Albany and she was such a pleasure to work with. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Linda Esten
April 9, 2011
Kathy, So sorry to read of your mother's death. My thoughts and prayers are with you & Rob during this difficult time. With love, Linda Esten
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