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Michael Nixon Obituary
Mike was born March 29, 1941, to Ransom Aaron and Grace (Corn) Nixon.
Michael was a graduate of Oakland City University, Indiana State University and had done post graduate work at Indiana University. He retired in 2002 after 35 years as a German/English teacher at Heritage Hills High School. He coached Cross Country for 20 years and was nominated for Cross Country Coach of the Year in 1994. He was a member of the Santa Claus United Methodist Church having served on the building committee and the Board of Trustees. He worked on Spencer County Habitat Housing and was a member of Southwest Walk to Emmaus. He enjoyed traveling and was an avid bass fisherman.
Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Sharon (Burns) Nixon, 3 children, David Nixon of Santa Claus, Brent Nixon of Bloomington, Ind., and daughter, Stacy (Chris) Clark of Louisville, Ky.; and 2 sisters, Lorice Schmidt of Greenfield, Ind., and Martha Moldroski of Rotonda West, Fla.
He was preceded in death by a son, Daniel.
Funeral services for Michael D. Nixon will be at 11 a.m. CDT Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009, at the Santa Claus United Methodist Church. Pastor Dave Blystone will officiate, with burial to follow in the Santa Claus United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m. CDT Tuesday, September 22, 2009, at Fuller Funeral Home in Dale.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Santa Claus United Methodist Church, or Spencer County Habitat. Fuller Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Michael Nixon
Stacy
September 19, 2017
I miss you
TRAVIS SHELTON
September 25, 2009
I would like to apologize for the delayed post, I was just directed to this site. I was very sorry to hear about your loss and my thoughts and prayers go out to you. I had the opportunity to get to know Mr. Nixon very well. It started as did most in school, but didn’t stop there. Later in life is when I really got to know him, as he was a very good customer at the store. I was able to talk, laugh, joke, and just converse with him on almost a daily basis. He will be truly missed!!
Misty Buxton
September 23, 2009
Dear Sharon and family,
I'm so sorry to hear of Mr. Nixon's passing. He was a very, very nice man, with whom I would often joke as I would go into my Spanish class right next to his room. I know that my family and countless of his students also thought alot of him. The outpouring of shock at his passing, and positive comments I received about him after posting notification of his passing on my Facebook page was overwhelming. He clearly made a tremendous impact on many lives, and he will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Larry Groves
September 23, 2009
Sharon,
Mike was a great role model. His influence still guides me.
My heart goes out to you.
September 23, 2009
I always held Mr. Nixon in highest regard and great respect. He was such a good teacher, and just a very good person. I am blessed to have had him as a teacher. I remember when Stacy and my baby sister Danae sat on the sidelines in Jr. High when Mr. Nixon coached our Chrisney basketball team. I still have the photographs. His loss to all is great. You are in my prayers.
Debbie Rebel Detzer Tiller
Maggie Roedel
September 23, 2009
~I'm sorry for your loss. Mr. Nixon was a great coach and teacher. My thoughts and prayers are with you.~
Cindy (Groves) Lonnberg
September 22, 2009
I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Nixon was a wonderful person and teacher. I think he was the only teacher that Larry, Connie and I had in common and we all held him in high esteem. God's blessings to you during this difficult time.
September 22, 2009
So sorry to hear about your loss. You have our deepest sympathy.
Charley and Marie Aldridge
Winslow (Arthur), Indiana
Kandy (Kramer) Harris
September 22, 2009
So I'll never forget the day Herr Nixon brought in a bottle of deer scent--in the 1970s, there were a lot of hunters in our class and we loved to talk about best blinds, equipment, etc. Mike opened it to demonstrate its scent and did not cap it properly. Of course, the bottle was knocked off that desk and our classroom never smelled the same again. He was a great teacher and I loved him. Ich vergesse ihn nie...
Michele (Roos) Blomer
September 22, 2009
The community has lost a wonderful person in Mr. Nixon. He was my favorite teacher and he will be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Bernie Bartholome
September 22, 2009
I am so sorry for your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Death leaves a heartache
No one can heal;
Love leaves a memory
No one can steal.
Ron & Alicia (Lewis) MacMunn
September 22, 2009
We were sorry to hear about your loss. He was such a kind man.
Rachel (Troesch) Fortune
September 22, 2009
My thoughts and prayer are with you and your family. Mr. Nixon was one of my favorite teachers at Heritage Hills. He encouraged me to try new things and for that I am grateful.
Darla (Pund) Strait
September 22, 2009
So sorry to hear of your loss. I had Mr. Nixon for German while a student at Heritage Hills high school and have fond memories of him. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Stephanie (Rogers) Fuchs
September 22, 2009
Sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Brandy (Kaetzel) Welp
September 22, 2009
I was very sad to hear of the loss of Herr Nixon. I enjoyed the 4 years of German with him and the great trip abroad- memories I will never forget. My prayers are with your family.
Jennifer (Anders) Bayer
September 22, 2009
I am deeply saddened to learn of Mr. Nixon's passing. I thought the world of him, and will miss him greatly. May God comfort you during this difficult time.
Camilla Ayer
September 21, 2009
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Our sincere condolences,
Cam Ayer, Harold Brothwell & family
Dale Ayer
September 21, 2009
We are very sorry for your loss. Your family will be in our prayers.
Tracy Cleland
September 21, 2009
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Coach Nixon. He taught me, coached me, and inspired me to become the person, teacher, and coach that I am today. I will be eternally greatful to him for all of his efforts to make me the best I could be as a runner. I thank you for allowing him to help me develop so many great memories.
May God keep you and comfort you in this difficult time.
In Christ,
Tracy Cleland (Class of 1986)
Rebecca Burger
September 21, 2009
Dear Sharon and family, My name is Becky Satterfield. Mr. Nixon Coached me in cross country and I was an english student of his. I was the first girl to ever run cross country at heritage hills and without his love and support i never would have been as driven in life as i have been. He holds such a special place in my heart, and will forever. The world has lost a true angel. I will always love him for all he helped me accomplish. I am so sorry for you and your family, you will forever be in my prayers. I hope that you and your family get thru this as best as you can. Just know that he had a huge impact on so many people and will be greatly missed. Love to you and your family.
Sincerely
Rebecca Burger(Satterfield)
Larry Newton
September 21, 2009
Sharon, I want to extend my deepest sympthy to you and the family. Although I have been away from IN for many years, I try to keep in touch through the Winslow Alumni website. Even with sad news the fond memories of growing up in Pike County are recalled. My thoughts are with you and the entire family.
Karen Cochenour-Conner
September 21, 2009
I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Nixon was my English/Adv. Lit teacher. I really enjoyed his classes.
Aimee and Drew (Kessner) Twarek
September 21, 2009
Sharon and Family- we are so sorry for your loss. Mr. Nixon was a great teacher and friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.
September 21, 2009
Sharon and Family
WE are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Martin and Janet Thomas
Mr Nixon was a wonderful teacher and a mentor to his students. I know I personally am a better person for having him as a teacher. God Bless
Janet Thomas
Phil and Irene Van Kersen
September 21, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
September 21, 2009
Sharon, Our prayers go out to you and your family.
With our deepest sympathy.
Phil and Irene Van Kersen
Emily Hansel
September 21, 2009
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the Nixon family. Mr. Nixon was an excellent teacher as well as a coach and respected by many. You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
September 21, 2009
Sharon and family - we are so sorry for your loss. Mike was a great teacher and friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Our sympathy,
The Hagedorns - Bob, Maureen, Matthew and Megan
Michele & Justin Dauby
September 21, 2009
Sharon, You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers at this time of loss of Mr. Nixon. May God comfort you and be by your side.
Our sympathy,
The Dauby Family
Justin W., Michele, Cody & William
Nathan Philipps
September 21, 2009
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Chuck Hancock
September 21, 2009
I'm sorry for the Nixon families loss. I was one of Mr. Nixon's students at Heritage Hills. I enjoyed his teaching. Psalm 18:2
The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge. He is my shield and the hornof my salvation, my stronghold.
Frank Broadus
September 21, 2009
Deepest sympathies to the entire family. Sorry for the loss of your loved one.
Brenda Rexing
September 21, 2009
You have my deepest sympathy. Herr Nixon was a great teacher and he will be missed.
Shirley Blazey
September 21, 2009
So sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.
Angela Craft (Williams)
September 21, 2009
I was so saddened to hear that Mr. Nixon had passed. He was my German teacher for two years, and I really enjoyed having him. He will truly be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Woody Baker
September 21, 2009
Having known both Mike and his Sister (Janie) in our younger years I am sorry to hear of his passing... My prayers and sympathy's go out to the family.
Woody Baker [email protected] (that's a zero after the b...
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