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Gordon D. "Louie" Nestle
1932 - 2011
Gordon D. "Louie" Nestle
1932 - 2011
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Gordon Nestle Obituary
Lansing, MI
Gordon Duane Nestle "Louie" passed away Thursday, December 8, 2011 at the age of 78. He was born December 15, 1932 in Ithaca the son of Edward and Laura (May) Nestle. He married Lullavene "Buddy" and she preceded him in death in 2005. Besides his loving wife, Gordon was also preceded in death by his parents, brother, Edward "Cork", daughter, Cheryl and nephew, Roger. Gordon served our country in the Army in Korea and worked at Wohlert Corporation until his retirement after 40 years of service. He was an all around athlete at Ithaca High School where he graduated. He enjoyed all sports especially golf, bowling and was an avid MSU fan. He also enjoyed writing poetry and was a regular customer at Art's Bar and Leo's Outpost. Gordon cherished his family. Surviving him are: daughter, Kim Overby of Lansing, step-daughters: Sharon Hartman and Judy (Greg) VanPeenen; 8 grandchildren: Susan Overby, Jamie (Scott) Wiseley, Chad Overby, Jason (Sara) Hartman, Jonathan Hartman, Christine VanPeenen, Jennifer Hogle, Daniel VanPeenen; 6 great grandchildren and best friend, Jim Dorin. Gordon's family will celebrate his life at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 900 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing on Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at 1:00 P.M. followed by a graveside service at Evergreen cemetery in Lansing. The family will receive friends for visitation at the funeral home on Monday from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. Memorial contributions may be made to the Capital Area Humane Society in memory of Gordon.
On line condolences may be made at www.grlansing.com
Arrangements under the direction of Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Lansing, MI.
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Jan
December 13, 2011
What a good friend.Thanks for all the nice times. You will not be forgotten. Jan
Mack
December 12, 2011
So sorry to read about Gordy's passing. He influenced many employees at Wohlert Corporation and was well respected by many more of us.
Mary (Donahoe) Gabrion
December 11, 2011
May you rest in peace 'Punk' We had many fun fun and good years in Ithaca. Plus you and I were the youngest in the class of 1950 but we could always hold our own. Oh the stories I could tell
December 11, 2011
Judy and family, so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers. Nancy Moylan
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December 11, 2011
Sorry for your loss, I remember him as a very kind man
Dorothy
Tammy Sanchez
December 11, 2011
Sorry to hear. My prayers are with the family. Will miss you Uncle Gordy!
Patty Parish
December 11, 2011
Going to miss you Uncle Gordy. Love you
Jennifer Hogle
December 11, 2011
I still can't believe you are gone, you were and will always be my favorite drinking partner. I miss you so much. I know you are truly happy now that you are in heaven with grandma. Thank you for all the wonderful memories, I will cherish them always. I love you grandpa and please watch over me from heaven as well as you watched over me while you were here on earth.
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