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James Nissen Obituary
April 28, 1930 - August 8, 2024
James "Jim" Fredrick Nissen, 94, of Lincoln, passed away peacefully August 8, 2024. Born on April 28, 1930 in Wayne, NE to Ben and Mary (Pein) Nissen. While attending the University of Nebraska, he married Ginger Ley, on July 20, 1952, his wife of over 71 years. Jim was a Second Lieutenant in the US Army in 1954 and eventually achieved Captain. He resigned from the Army Reserves in 1962.
Jim was a life-long Lincoln banker whose career spanned 6 decades. Before he retired from Wells Fargo Bank in 2009, he served as President and CEO of National Bank of Commerce and Vistar Bank. He served as president of the Nebraska Bankers Association, Lincoln Chamber of Commerce, and Bryan Memorial Hospital Foundation.
Jim loved God, his family, and his community. He was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church where he served as trustee, president, elder, deacon, and usher. One of his biggest passions was the wellbeing of his family. Jim loved to garden, plant and care for trees, collect antiques, and husker sports.
Family members include children Rege (Linda) Nissen, Jeff (Sue) Nissen, Joy (Matt) Wimmer, and Tim (Pam) Nissen; 10 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren; sister Evelyn Eipperle; nieces, nephews, and cousins. Preceded in death by his parents; wife, Ginger; three sisters; four brothers-in-law; daughter-in-law, Judy Nissen; and granddaughter, Katie Nissen,
CELEBRATION GATHERING with family present: 5 to 7 p.m., Sunday, August 25, 2024, Roper and Sons South Lincoln Chapel, 3950 Hohensee Drive.
CELEBRATION OF LIFE SERVICE: 10 a.m., Monday, August 26, 2024, Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2110 Sheridan Blvd, Lincoln, NE.
Public INTERMENT: 3:30 p.m., Monday August 26, 2024, Greenwood Cemetery, 612 W. 7th Street, Wayne, NE.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Westminster Presbyterian Church Foundation, 2110 Sheridan Blvd, Lincoln, NE, or Bryan Foundation, Nissen Scholarship, Bryan Nursing Student, 1600 South 48th Street, Lincoln, NE, or Nebraska Statewide Arboretum Endowment Fund, PO box 830964, Lincoln, NE. Condolences online at Roper and Sons.com.
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Therese Campbell
August 21, 2024
I worked with Jim many years ago when I was at NSHS Foundation - he was one of our board members and just across the street at the bank, so I was back and forth needing his signature. He was a quiet, kind and always helpful with a great sense of humor. A wonderful human being and I've thought of him fondly over the years.
john westerberg
August 20, 2024
JIM, IT WAS A PLEASURE KNOWING YOU AND WORKING FOR YOU AT NBC.
Carleton Flynn
August 20, 2024
Spent a lot of Sat at the NBC pre football game parties with Jim and other coresspondent bankers being President of the bank in Crete,Nebraska My condolenses to the family
VFW ,FRA, American legion Chaplain
August 19, 2024
Thank you for your Service May you be Granted the Caisson of Honor to carry you on your Journey to a Restful Peace
M S
August 18, 2024
Thank you for your military service
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