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LELAND NITZSCHE Obituary
LELAND W. NITZSCHE, 70, of Fort Wayne, died Wednesday, June 16, 2010, at his residence. Born Sept. 30, 1939, in Fort Wayne, he was the son of Herbert W. Nitzsche and Rebecca (Dauge). He taught fire protection at Ivy Tech; was a 50+ year member of Harmony Lodge of I.O.O.F. and AMOS; past president of NEIKC; member of the National Gun Dog Federation; member and spokesman for the Beagle Club; and a Confirmation judge in the UKC and NSKC. He was a "Kentucky Colonel" and was also in charge of security clearance when the former president Gerald Ford visited Fort Wayne. Surviving are his wife, Martha Nitzsche; three daughters, Cathryn (Rick) Mills of Fort Wayne, Tammy (Conway) Rice of Georgia and Cassie (Marc) Nitzsche-Wolfe of Columbia City; one son, Frank (Corine) Nitzsche of Roanoke; one sister, Sherrie (Ron) Kenzie of Chicago, Ill.; two step brothers, Greg Hazlet of Fort Wayne and Steve Hazlet of Markle; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Follie Jo Mills. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Klaehn, Fahl & Melton Funeral Home. www. klaehnfahlmeltonfunerals.comTo plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Carla & John Mueller
July 18, 2010
Our condolences to the Nitzsche family. Lee, Marti and Boo were a wonderful help to us when we got started showing dogs and their kindness will always be remembered. Carla & John Mueller
Lee & Cassie winning with brother & sister beagles.
Joyce McGinnis
July 16, 2010
Lee had a great love for dogs, dog shows, and good dog people. He will be remembered by the many dog people that knew him. I knew Lee for over 50 years and he was always ready and willing to help when you needed it. I will never forget after my home was destroyed in the flood of 1978, Lee and our friend Paul Grote used their carpenter skills and made my house livable again and in better shape than before the flood. I will truly miss him and his teasing me and helping with my dogs. My sincere condolences to Marti and his family. Here is a picture of what Lee enjoyed most, showing and winning with his beagles, and showing along with his daughter.
Catherine Weprin
July 11, 2010
Marty,
My condolences, his fun teasing will always remain with me.
Cathy Weprin
Joe Hoffman
June 29, 2010
Martha & Family,
I had the pleasure of working with Lee at Schenkel-Schultz and always enjoyed his wit an humor. Cherish the memories and my God bless you and your family.
Bill Ashburn
June 28, 2010
I had the good forture to be associated with Lee for 25 years.
He will be missed by all who knew him.
June 18, 2010
Having known Lee and associating with him in the engineering/construction business for over 40 years, I will notice the "hole" he will leave. He always had time to discuss solutions and he had a good mind. May our Lord give you peace. Joe Clancy
Phillip Shirmeyer
June 17, 2010
Martha and Family,
May God Bless you with Peace as you celebrate all the goodness of Lee. I will always remember his professional dedication to the construction industry and the privilege of working with him for 10 years at S&S.
Sincere Sympathy,
June 17, 2010
You have our condolences on Lee's passing, we will always remember him as a good man, who loves the family and has worked all his life...enjoyed his dogs and family gatherings. We had our first Thanksgiving dinner in our new basement with him and the family. And, it was a very special meal to us, he will be missed. You all have our prayers and our thoughts will be with you..Bill and Marie Boothroyd & Itty Bitty
George Ebert
June 17, 2010
Lee was a business associate and friend for over 25 years. He was always optimistic,rarely complained,very intelligent and had a good sense of humor. We shared a lot of good times together in business and socially. I was privileged to know him.
Becky Mitchell
June 17, 2010
Lee will be missed. I worked with him for the last 5 years at Fluid Dynamics, Inc. He always had funny storys to tell which made our days even more enjoyable. He was a true asset to our company and it was a pleasure knowing him. May you find comfort in knowing he is in a better place.
Carol Coleman
June 17, 2010
I remember when Lee, Marty and I were outside of the Mexican restaurant in Quimby Village. We were going to walk our dogs at Foster Park. I had one of my dogs out and Lee stood about 4 inches taller for a minute or so as my dog "greeted" him. Lee enjoyed dogs and dog people. He will be missed.
Robin Hormann
June 17, 2010
I am so saddened to hear of Lee's passing. I worked with Lee at DHA. He was such a wonderful and compassionate man. Keeping his family in my thoughts and prayers.
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