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Thinking about you Walt. Glad to have some of your life story online for my own memories of my youth.
Rick Langlois
July 26, 2017 | Champaign, IL
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Walter J. Nachtwey
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
1918 - 2004
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Walter J. Nachtwey, 85, of 517 Luco Road, died Wednesday, March 3, 2004, at All About Life Rehabilitation Center.
He was born March 23, 1918, in North Fond du Lac, the son of James and Olive M. Roemer Nachtwey. On January 19, 1946, he married Gladys M. Bixby at Church of The Presentation in North Fond du Lac. Mr. Nachtwey was a member of the Church of The Presentation in North Fond du Lac, and was also a member of the church Board of Trustees for many years.
His military tour of duty spanned 22 years, during which time he served in the US Navy on the USS Tennessee, the US Army Air Corps in which he received his commission as a 2nd Lieutenant, and the US Air Force from which he retired in 1960 as a Captain. During his tour with the US Army Air Corps as a pilot of a B-17 over Germany, he was shot down in June of 1943, and was a POW at Stalag Luft #III for 2 years, being liberated in 1945 by General Patton’s forces. Following his retirement from the Air Force, he was employed by Giddings and Lewis as a maintenance electrician, retiring in 1983.
Walter was a member of AXPW, American Ex-Prisoner of War, North East and Beltman Chapters, and Drier-Bushee-Vanderboom North Fond du Lac American Legion #156. He was a 1936 graduate of North Fond du Lac High School.
He is survived by his wife, Gladys, four sons; Mike Nachtwey of Piedmont, CA, James (Mary) Nachtwey of Bourbonnais, IL, Daniel and Timothy (Kath) Nachtwey, all of Fond du Lac, a daughter, Mary (Jim) Bond of Fond du Lac, and six grandchildren, Matt, Emily (Josh) McBroom, Melissa (Fiancé’ Jason Hutter), Ben, Mitch, and Tom. He is further survived by a sister, Olive Langlois, Lombard, IL, and nieces and nephews. His parents, a brother, Robert, a sister, Margaret Hessel, a sister-in-law, Irene Nachtwey, and two brothers-in-law, Richard Hessel, and Richard Langlois, preceded him in death.
Visitation for Mr. Walter J. Nachtwey will be on Sunday, March 7, 2004, from 4 to 8 pm at Uecker-Witt Funeral Home. Funeral services will be on Monday, March 8, 2004, 9:45 am from Uecker-Witt Funeral Home, and Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 am at Church of The Presentation in North Fond du Lac. The Revs. John Simon and Dennis Van Beek will officiate and burial will be in St. Charles Cemetery.
A memorial has been established.
Additional information and guest book may be found at www.Legacy.com
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I worked for Capt Nachtwey in Hawaii in 1958-60. My fondest memories of my 20 years service was running for him as a three striper, the selection of the Unknown Soldier for WWII. I have missed him since then and will all my life. My condolences to the family.
William R. Saville SMSGT (Senior Master Sergeant) retired USAF.
William Saville
September 12, 2009 | Great Falls, MT
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My condolences to you Glady's on your loved ones passing. I'm glad I got to meet the two of you at Christmas this year when my daughter Aubrey (your little buddie) performed their x-mas program for you. She really enjoys visiting Lakeview and is very glad to be your buddie. I know that she will miss Walter very much, as she was very sad to hear of his death, I haven't seen her cry so hard since her cousin died. You will be in our thoughts and prayers always. I look forward to seeing you again...
sue duley
March 14, 2004 | 89 East 11th Street, WI
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My deepest sympathy goes out to you glady's for the lose of your beloved walter. I really enjoyed the times i spent with you both at Lakeview Estates.My prayers are with you, and i can't wait to see you again in april when our class visits you again. God bless you, from your little buddie, Aubrey, 4th grader, at Rosenow School!My mom sends her sympathy too.xoxo's
Aubrey Birschbach
March 11, 2004 | Fond Du Lac, WI
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Tim and family,
My heart felt sympathy goes out to you and your entire family. The loss of a father is truly a tragic moment in our lives, but his memory will always be with you. I know from our talks at Guard that you were very proud of him and his service to our country. I also know you are following in his footsteps as a wonderful father and soldier. God bless you and your family.
Your friend,
Jack
Jack Schulze
March 10, 2004 | Dousman, WI
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Most definately an honorable man! I have fond memories as a young child visiting Wisc. with my grandparents, Olive and Richard. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Gladys and the family.
Tia Utke
March 09, 2004 | Fairfield, CA
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God looked around his Garden and found an empty place.
He then looked down upon his earth and saw your loving face.
He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest.
His Garden must be beautiful, he always takes the best.
He knew that you were suffering, he knew you were in pain.
And knew that you would never get well on earth again.
He saw your path was difficult, he closed you tired eyes,
He whispered to you "Peace be Thine" and gave you wings to...
Tamara Cameron
March 08, 2004 | Fort Worth, TX
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Tim & Family
So sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Time will heal the pain and memories will comfort those who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Dan & Rita Hawley
March 08, 2004 | Minot, ND
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Tim,
Very sorry for your loss. I remember the pride and love for your Dad you showed when you told me a few stories about your Dad as we returned home from Nat'l Guard band jobs. I know you will miss him and his reassuring presence. One of the poems on this site recommmends continuing to talk to your Dad. It is good advice and it helps when you miss him the most. Thank you for letting me know and for this thoughtful site.
Bill Richardson
March 08, 2004 | Madison, WI
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