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John Nemeth Obituary
May 1, 1938 - March 18, 2018
SOUTH BEND - John J. Nemeth, 79, passed away Sunday, March 18, 2018 in Memorial Hospital.
John was born on May 1, 1938 in South Bend to Victor and Rose (Desich) Nemeth. He was employed at Bill's Body Shop, aka “Bill's Coffee Shop”, where he worked for his long time friend, Bill Strantz. John was a lifelong member of Our Lady of Hungary Church; he served in the United States Air Force, enjoying especially his time in Alaska; he was a member of the Studebaker Driver's Club and a local postcard club. He was a Boy Scout Leader of Troop #366, loved St. Joseph County history, bluegrass and classic country music, nature, and his family and many friends. He was the best big brother and uncle ever. John had a huge interest and vast knowledge in many areas.
Surviving are a sister, Rosemary (Steve) Andert of South Bend; brother, Victor (Celine) Nemeth of Vermillion, OH; nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, Stephen J. (Brenda, Jerry, John) Andert, Janice Andert (Liz, Jeff, Mike Smith), Pam (Tasos) Anastasiou, Chris Andert, Edward (Erica, Evan, Haley) Andert, and Rosanne Andert.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1:00 pm Friday, March 23, 2018 in Our Lady of Hungary Church. Burial with military services will follow in Riverview Cemetery. Family and friends may gather from 4-8 Thursday in the Zahoran Funeral Home, 1826 Kemble Avenue, where a Rosary will be recited at 4:30 pm. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of Hungary Church. To leave an online condolence, please visit our website at www.zahoran.com.
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Sheri Kinner
March 24, 2018
I am praying for your family. I just found out today about your loss from a library patron. May God bless your family and give you strength and peace.
Jim Bovy
March 23, 2018
GOD keep you John. Many great memories at Our Lady. Prayers for you and your family.
jim
Bob & Debbie Sieradzki
March 22, 2018
We send our thoughts & prayers. Deepest sympathy. Please know we are thinking of you. May you hold memories close to your hearts.
john oxian
March 22, 2018
Sorry to hear about the passing of John who was a fellow member of the Studebaker Driver's Club member and friend. May his memory linger with everyone of us who new and loved him and may he rest in peace. John Oxian and the rest of the Oxian family.
March 21, 2018
Harold and Susan Andrews
March 21, 2018
So very sorry.
Sending prayers and hugs.
Ron and Kathy Sebelski
Glen Eash
March 21, 2018
Codolence to the John Nemeth family
March 21, 2018
I would like to offer my sincere condolences to John's family, sorry for your loss. Jeremiah 29:11 assures us that God is thinking thoughts of peace towards us, to give us a future and a hope, may that bring you comfort at this difficult time.
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