Walter W. Nitsche Jr. obituary, 1941-2020, Shorewood, IL

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Walter W. Nitsche Jr.

1941 - 2020

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Janique Morris

August 10, 2020

Frank, I am so sorry that you loss your dad. I can't imagine the pain you and your family are experiencing. Wishing you and your family strength in this difficult time!

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Thomas Nelson

July 23, 2020

Frank - I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. What a wonderful tribute to him. My family is praying for you during these difficult times.

Terry Peppers

July 22, 2020

Frank and Matt - I'm so sorry for your loss in these incredibly difficult times.

Chris & Matt Forneris

July 22, 2020

So sorry for your loss. We met Wally last summer playing pickleball. What a nice guy & great pickleball player. He will be missed.

Dobaro Dogisso and family

July 22, 2020

(My daddy Wally, as I always fondly called him) Mr. Nietsche was A hand of God for many people. The hand that uplifts and blesses. I am a living testimony of his immeasurable generosity with his time and all other resources that God has blessed him with. He makes unwavering commitment to empower, to mentor to encourage and to bring out The best in people . For anyone who knows him , Mr. Nietsche practiced what he preached to others. . The word RESPECT was always at the heart of his Everyday life and relations as a person, as husband, as Christian as US Marine and Vietnam war Veteran.
Mr. Nietsche’s life was all about services to his fellow human beings. With his open mind approach towards every person that knows him regardless of their color or background made him an island of hope in these troubled world.
He’s towering presence ,he’s generous Spirit Loving embrace and uplifting advice will be sorely missed. Love you daddy ❤ I know you went straight into the presence of God and Now dancing with Bonnie for eternity. Until we see you again rest in the complete peace In the bosom of God who loves you and Whom you served faithfully served. Until we see you again may you rest in a complete piece. Love you and miss you daddy Wally.❤

Hank and Kathy Zac

July 21, 2020

Frank and Matt. So very sorry. Your dad was one of the good ones. We will miss Wally and Bonnie--the best couple. They were so proud of you and your children. Cherish each other and all the good times.
Love. Kathy and Hank

Dottie and Frank Petriko

July 21, 2020

45 years! That’s how long we have known your mom and dad. All of them filled with wonderful memories. We will miss them. Our prayers are with you Frank and Matt and your children. The only peace we find in this terrible loss is knowing that Bonnie and Wally are together again . . . forever.

Carey Quigley

July 21, 2020

Frank and Matt,
I am so sorry about your Dad.
RIP Wallie. A life well lived!
Carey Quigley

Debbie Fister Burk

July 21, 2020

Hi Frank & Matt, it's Debbie Fister. I babysit you guys when you lived in South Holland. Your parents and you were very special to me as a young adult. We spent many a day playing hide and seek in your house! As I grew, your Dad would harass me when he saw me with a date. I always new he cared and was looking out for me. I would later see your parents in Mokena while I was raising my own 4 kids. I would call them Mr & Mrs Nitsche even though they repeatedly told me to call them Wally & Bonnie. They would always fill me in on what you guys were up to in life. They were so proud of both of you and the men you became. I knew your parents for 46 years and I always enjoyed running into them around town. They would make me smile and feel very loved...I am so sorry for your loss Frank & Matt!

Michael and Mary Weber

July 21, 2020

Dear Frank & Matt, We're so sorry to hear about your second loss in such a short period of time. Both your Mom & Dad were wonderful neighbors in South Holland. They will be greatly missed by many. Our prayers are with you and the entire family. Mike & Mary Weber

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Gary Kueltzo

July 20, 2020

to the children of Wally. I was Bonnies next door neighbor growing up and had many interactions with your dad when he was in his late teens and early twenties. He was a character and we were all quite happy when he and your mom got married. He always had a quick smile and sharp quip whenever we spoke. Great guy... tough loss. Please tell your aunt Beverly and Debbie hello from me and my brothers Craig and Jeff. Thanks and God bless you.

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Audrey Nitsche

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Audrey Nitsche

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Joseph Quigley

July 20, 2020

I miss both Wally and Bonnie

Ted A Mendenhall

July 20, 2020

RIP Wally

Kim Stith Vander Velde

July 20, 2020

Frank, I'm very sorry for the loss of both of your parents and so close together. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. What a beautiful post and Tribute. I hope you will find peace and comfort from so many wonderful memories.

Leonard Quigley

July 19, 2020

The best

Ralph Wehrenberg

July 19, 2020

Sorry for your losses

Beverly Holt

July 19, 2020

Oh I am so very sorry. Just loved your parents. Please take comfort in knowing that they are back together.

Marlys Strother

July 19, 2020

You boys and your children were the joys of their lives

Ray Redelman

July 19, 2020

Frank, I am sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Unreal about the timing and overlap. What a legacy both of your parents provided you and your family! Your father sounds like a very loving man right up to the end.

Rob Housman

July 19, 2020

Such a significant loss. Frank, I am so sorry for so much loss, and yet your words about your parents are so beautiful. May you find comfort in how wonderful your parents were and how they shaped who you are. They did well. Peace to you and your family in this time.

Anthony M Senese

July 19, 2020

I'm so sorry for your loss.

Laverne Harkins

July 19, 2020

The loss of the most caring person I have ever known. Along with Bonnie they were there for me whenever I needed them. I will miss them and never forget their kindness.

Peggy Lanigan

July 19, 2020

We are so very sorry.

Ilyse Greenberg

July 19, 2020

So terribly sorry for your losses, Frank. Your tribute is beautiful. Thank you for sharing about two people who made the world better.

Carol Grand

July 19, 2020

Beautifully written frank i am part of the walking traveling group your mom and dad were in. They were two very special people will miss both of them. Still can't believe how fast they both went. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Gina Tortorici

July 19, 2020

Frank Nitsche, I’m so incredibly sorry to hear of your losses. With sympathy to you and all those loved by your mother & father. G

Hollie Radell Rumman

July 19, 2020

Frank, I'm so, so sorry to hear now about your dad passing. I can't imagine the pain - your post was beautiful to read about your dad. They are now happy together again. Thinking of you and praying for you and your family - ??

Kristy Brandsgaard

July 19, 2020

Prayers go out to you and your family. I had the opportunity to meet both your mom and dad at my dad's vietnam Memorial he has every year at his house and loved hearing his stories that he would share about you boys and then his pride and joy his grandchildren. Your dad was a vietnam marine brother to my dad and he will truly be missed. God's blessings to you and your whole family.

Michelle Dennis Nitsche

July 19, 2020

Frank Nitsche- so beautifully written. Your father was always such a kind man with a big heart! I hope you have some peace knowing he is reunited with your mom.

Kelly Dawn

July 19, 2020

I’m so sorry for your loss . Hugs! Thank you for sharing these memories . Love and hugs to you and your family .

Robert Wrona

July 19, 2020

Sorry to here this news Frank. God Bless your parents. I am glad I knew them.

Carey Sullivan

July 19, 2020

So sorry for your loss.

Tracy Nitsche Hartz

July 19, 2020

Words cannot express how deeply sorry we are for your loss. Uncle Wally was one of the best! We will miss him dearly. Please let us know if we can do anything to help.

Kathleen Lanigan

July 19, 2020

I'm very sorry for your loss, Frank.

Bill Wasserman

July 19, 2020

Frankie I am sorry to hear this news. Your father is proud of you. You turned out great!

Mary Lanigan Russo

July 19, 2020

I’m so sorry, Frank.

Evan Karnes

July 19, 2020

Very sorry for your loss, Frank. God bless you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Susan Lynn Meador

July 19, 2020

Frank, I'm so sorry to hear of your father's passing! He was truly a hero!

Amanda Klaus Hahn

July 19, 2020

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Loosing a parent is so difficult! May you hold your memories close and find comfort in them.

Christine Stanis Barranco

July 19, 2020

So sorry to hear or your loss. It is difficult but remember all the great times you had as a family. God be with you and yours.

Jeff Fister

July 19, 2020

The Fister's are praying for you and your Family Frank!

Sonia Williams

July 19, 2020

Frank, my heart goes out to you and Matt and your children.I have had a lot of good times with both of your parents and will never forget them.Take care of yourself and your kids. They are still watching over you.

Spero Plessas

July 19, 2020

Our deepest condolences to you Matt and the Grandchildren. Very sorry to hear this. We’ve had the pleasure of knowing both of your parents and they were some of the most loving, giving, and wonderful people. Such a sign of true love, together again. God Bless all of you during this very difficult time.

Lynn Schneider

July 19, 2020

So beautifully written, Frank. Our hearts are broken over the loss of your parents but we know they're together again in a better place. Our sincerest condolences to you and your family, especially the darling Grandchildren that Bonnie and Wally were so very proud of. You're all in our thoughts and prayers

Steve Desmond

July 19, 2020

A wonderful man. May he Rest In Peace.

Paulette Urban

July 19, 2020

So sorry for the painful loss of your amazing parents I knew your mom through your Aunt Debie and my husband knew your dad through the bank Prayers for you and your brother and children

Maureen Perazzolo

July 19, 2020

I’m so sorry for your loss. Both of your parents were very special. Wally with his big smile and kind heart. He was always willing to give me financial advice. He truly was that gentle giant. Bonnie was also a kind loving soul. I truly believe she cared about every child she meet. She wanted to share her faith and love of God with all. I hope you know that you were truly blessed to have such wonderful parents. Know that both of them will be kept alive through me. Their wisdom, kindness,unconditional love and strong faith is something I always admired and will try to emulate. God bless you and your family.

Amy DeVries Hansen

July 19, 2020

Frank, I’m so sorry. This is such a huge loss for you. One day at a time. Sending love and prayers your way. May happy memories sustain you during this time of grieving.

Patrick J. Carlin

July 19, 2020

Very sorry to hear Frank. This is very sad. Prayers to your whole family

Sarah Scalia

July 19, 2020

I'm so sorry Frank, you and your family are in my prayers.

Nick De Laurentis

July 19, 2020

Frank Nitsche and Matthew Nitsche, my heart hurts for you, but I am happy your parents are together again. This is devastating for the Nitsche clan, most definitely. Your kids had some awesome grandparents and you were blessed with greatness in your parents. Your Dad knew how to make me feel welcome and terrified at the same time, but always welcome in your homes. Of all the parents of my friends growing up, I always loved to get to spend time with them, even if just for a few minutes in passing when I would pick you up to go out. Know that we are here if there is any little thing we can do to help in some little way. My heart hurts for you all. But, man, what an awesome legacy these two both left behind. Love and prayers my friends.

Marie Lynch

July 19, 2020

Our most heart-felt condolences. Your parents were such a wonderful dear couple, together again now for eternity

Pat Gress

July 19, 2020

So sorry Frank and Matt. Your parents would travel with us on our cruises. They were our walking bubbies when they lived in Mokena. They were our go out to eat friends and we always had a great time. We can't believe that both of them are in heaven. We will miss them dearly. I am so sorry for the both of you. They always talked about the two of you and the family. They will be missed in all our lives. We are so blessed in knowing them. God bless you and your families.

Steve Abramson

July 19, 2020

I am so sorry to hear this, Frank. My deepest condolences to you and your family.

Stephen Brach

July 19, 2020

Very sorry Frank. Praying for you guys

Rich Creagh

July 19, 2020

Frank - One of the moments I will always treasure was having a wonderful , relaxing lunch with your parents at Coopers Hawk Restaurant in Oak Lawn in January! We reminisced so much about all the good times we shared at Holy Rosary! They were so proud of the family and loved all of you unconditionally! I remember visiting them one evening at their house and they showed me pictures for a few hours of the Disney Cruise you all took together. They were both beaming with excitement as they told stories about all of you! They were both such good friends to so many, and had a very strong faith in Jesus. I will miss them terribly. My prayers go out to all of the family.

Michael P. Mahon

July 19, 2020

Sorry to hear this sad news having both parents pass at this young age is hard for you and your family I hope you’re memories carry you thru this difficult time RIP

Jessica Voelkner

July 19, 2020

As if 2020 wasn’t difficult enough. I am so sorry for your loss. A beautiful tribute to an awesome Father, Husband & Veteran. I hope your memories bring you comfort & peace in the days ahead. Hugs & Prayers.

Donna Foley

July 19, 2020

Wonderful tribute

Elissa Gaynor

July 19, 2020

My deepest sympathies to you and your family, Frank. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Terri Foley

July 19, 2020

I am so sorry and will miss Wally and Bonnie. It is hard to think of a world without them.

Patty Schulz

July 19, 2020

Doug and Patty Schulz here... we extend our condolences to your family and we share your loss. Your dad gathered a group of men who were boys when he met them. He brought them together to heal, to bond through new memories. He and your mom welcomed the wives and nurtured us just as much. You had the most wonderful parents. Thank you for sharing them with us .

Kevin Quinn

July 18, 2020

I can’t imagine what you must be going through. Please accept my sincerest condolences. Sending prayers and hugs your way.

Lisa Rybak

July 18, 2020

So sorry to hear this. I remember your dad fondly as kind and funny. I never knew about what great service he continued with his fellow veterans- what a great man!

Kalyn Maninga

July 18, 2020

I am saddened and so sorry to hear about your dad. He and my dad were Vietnam brothers and he helped my dad out so much. Your dad was a highlight of my father's veteran reunion at my parents house each year as they stood side by side raising the Marine Corp flag. Your dad always came each year and it meant the world to my dad. I enjoyed hearing all the stores of you boys and his grandchildren. You all were the joys in his life! Your parents will truely be missed and my heart goes out to your family during this time.

Katherine Laggos

July 18, 2020

Frank, I'm so sad to hear you have lost your dad. It sounds like he was a kind and loving father, grandfather and husband, and I know he was a huge part of your family and your life. I hope your happy memories are a comfort as you remember your time with him.

Bob Dunbar

July 18, 2020

I’m so sorry for your loss, Frank. What a beautiful, eloquent tribute to your dad. I’m thinking of you and your family.

Jeffrey Hoese

July 18, 2020

I’m sorry Frank

Natalie Hoye

July 18, 2020

I’m so sorry Frank. May God be with you and your family.

Nancy Gahan

July 18, 2020

What a beautiful tribute to your dad. Your parents were loved and respected at Holy Rosary. I am praying for your family. I know how hard it is - my parents died two months apart.

Kim Groeneveld Smith

July 18, 2020

Frank that was a beautiful honor to your parents. I’m so sorry for your loss. You guys are in my prayers.

Rosa Bormann

July 18, 2020

Frank, my deepest sympathy to you and your family. Your Mom and Dad are together again now

Donna Hungar

July 18, 2020

Wally and Bonnie together forever and in all of our hearts always. Thank you for bringing so many people some peace and friendship

Steven Ekker

July 18, 2020

Thoughts and prayers are with you Frank. I cannot even imagine your pain. Your are a walking tribute to both of your parents. Wonderful accolade.

Irsenia Norfleet-Collins

July 18, 2020

Praying for you and your family Frank. Both of your parents will truly be missed.

Maureen Gannon

July 18, 2020

I am so sorry for your loss but know they are together. Prayers for your family. You have a wonderful tribute to your father.

Maggi Hayes

July 18, 2020

Frank, my heart breaks for you and your children. What an incredibly great loss and in such a short time. Your tribute to your Dad and the one you wrote for your mother reflect the love you all shared. Nothing can be said to make this loss any easier. But you clearly had extraordinary parents. And an extraordinary bond. How lucky you were. What a blessing to you and your kids. You’ll all be in our thoughts and hearts as you make your way through this incredibly difficult experience. Lots of love.

Linnea Crowther

July 18, 2020

I'm so sorry for your loss, Frank. Thinking of you and your family.

Patty Merkin

July 18, 2020

So sorry to hear this, Frank! Thinking of you and the kids.

Brenda Srutowski

July 18, 2020

Beautiful words. So sorry for your family’s loss.

Dottie Petriko

July 18, 2020

We are so sorry for your loss Frank and Matt. Our prayers are with you both and your families. No words can express our shock and sadness.

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July 21, 2020

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Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.

Fred C. Dames Funeral Home and Crematory - Joliet Chapel

3200 Black at Essington Roads, Joliet, IL 60431

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Prayer Service

10:15 a.m.

Fred C. Dames Funeral Home and Crematory - Joliet Chapel

3200 Black at Essington Roads, Joliet, IL 60431

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Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 a.m.

Holy Family Catholic Church

600 N. Brookforest Dr., Shorewood, IL 60431

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Interment

St. Mary Cemetery

87th Street & Hamlin Avenue, Evergreen Park, IL 60431

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