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Jerome Nies Obituary
Brillion - Jerome "Jerry" Nies, age 95, of Brillion, passed away on Wednesday evening, January 29, 2020 at Brillion West Haven.
Jerry was born on May 28, 1924 on the home farm in Morrison, son of the late Anton and Anastasia (Kane) Nies. He was a graduate of Wrightstown High School, class of 1942. Jerry served our country in the United States Army during World War II. On January 29, 1946, he married Bernadine "Bernie" Kabat at St. Mary Catholic Church in Greenleaf. She preceded him in death on October 10, 2007. Jerry started his career as a farmer, went on to work at the Brillion Iron Works, and then he and Bernie bought and ran Nies' Bar, later called JB Lounge. He was a member of the American Legion Post 126 of Brillion, Holy Family Catholic Church, Calumet County Tavern League, and the Brillion Lions Club. He played cards, and in their younger years, Jerry and Bernie biked, walked, golfed, and went on vacations. Jerry loved people and was very social, and he especially enjoyed spending time with his family.
He is survived by his children and in-laws: Dale (Cheri) Nies, Betty Nies, all of Brillion, and Diane (Daniel) Cross of West Jackson Port; grandchildren: Victoria (Tim) Giesseman of Appleton, Brian Nies, Christopher (Jennifer) Nies all of Brillion, Neal (Melissa) Cross of Minnetonka, MN and Calsey (Joshua) Miller of Bremertown, WA; great-grandchildren: Josh and Emily Giesseman, Kaicin Nies-Carter, and Cailey and Helena Nies; two sisters: Florence Kabat of Kaukauna and Ellen Farrell of Grafton; one sister-in-law: Rosella Nies of Depere; nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, his father-in-law and mother-in-law: Frank and Caroline Kabat, his siblings and in-laws: Marie (Clarence) Diny, Robert (Dorothy) Nies, William (Lucy) Nies, Joseph Nies, and Bernard Nies, and other relatives.
Funeral Mass will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, February 3, 2020 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Brillion. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Tom Pomeroy. Burial will be in Holy Family Catholic Church Cemetery, Brillion.
Friends may call at the church on Monday from 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m.
Online condolences may be made.
The family would like to thank the caring Staff of West Haven, Brillion Ambulance Service and all family and friends who have reached out to the Nies family.
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Diane Joyce
February 4, 2020
Diane and Betty:
I am sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I do remember the smile in his picture...it is priceless.
Sincerely.
Jeff and Diane Diny Joyce
Mary Wolf
February 4, 2020
So sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. My sympathy to all of the family. Rest in Peace Jerry. God Bless.
Mary Wolf (Clarmont )
Judy Woelfel
February 2, 2020
Cheri and Dale, Sending my sympathy for your loss. Peace and comfort to you in the days ahead . . .
Noel Holinbeck
February 2, 2020
It has been a long time since Jerry fixed me a martini. It was great even though he didn't have any Booth's House of Lords gin available!
Tom Nies
February 2, 2020
I would like to extend my sincere condolences in the loss of Uncle Jerry. Gods speed.
Dave Wunrow
February 1, 2020
Dear Chris and family Donna and I are so sorry to read of your Dad's passing. You have our deepest sympathy.
Lynn (Rappel) Baroun
January 31, 2020
To Diane and family,
My sympathy and prayers go out to all of you! Your dad was very kind everytime I came to visit my mother. When she was sick, your dad always tried to cheer me up with a nice comment or brief chat. Know that you all are in my thoughts during this difficult time.
Barbara & Alan Blum
January 31, 2020
He was a great person,will be missed
Keith Winkler
January 31, 2020
So sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. Many fond memories at "Nieses". Another good man gone.
Sheena Baril
January 31, 2020
Jerry was a one of a kind guy and will be missed, my condolences to the family
Jo Ann and Jon Mignon
January 31, 2020
Jerry and I shared many conversations over the years. I loved his sense of humor and he made my day many times. He always had a smile and a wave when ever I passed him. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
STEVE MOEHR
January 31, 2020
GREAT MAN HE WILL BE MISSED
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