Richard "Dick" T. Nienhaus

Richard T. “Dick” Nienhaus

Richard “Dick” Nienhaus, 75, of Little Chute, passed away with his loving family at his side on Thursday, April 28, 2016. He was born on October 31, 1940, son of the late Frank and Frances (Schultz) Nienhaus.

Dick married Gloria Driessen on July 17, 1963. He served his country in the U.S. Army for three years. Dick was employed at Thilmany in Kaukauna for over 30 years until his retirement. He had what some would call “the gift of gab”, he was able to talk to anyone. He enjoyed getting together with his friends for their morning breakfast club. Most importantly, he loved his family. He enjoyed following all of his grandchildren’s events.

Dick will be sadly missed by his loving wife, Gloria; his daughters and sons-in-law: Jill and Tony Duffeck, Amy Vander Zanden, Mike Vander Zanden, Kari and Paul Olson and Mikayla Fansler; grandchildren: Owen and Olivia Duffeck, Emily and Ethan Vander Zanden, Sadie, Caleb, Jonah and Kate Olson; siblings: Jeri (Jerry) Kempen, Lyle (Lola) Nienhaus, Harold “Butch/Whitey” (Nancy) Nienhaus; brothers and sisters-in-law: Glady Minten and Jerry (Audrey) Driessen; grand dogs and cat: Sugar, Cooper, Kitty, Jack, Zoey, Finn and Griffin; the breakfast club members; special friends: John and Joan Doering and Tom Frank; neighbors and friends near and far.

Dick is happy to be reunited with his brother, Tom; his dad, Frank; dear friend, Vern Liesch; friend and brother-in-law, Erv Minten and most of all, his mother, Fanny…it has been too long. He is also preceded in death by his sister and brother-in-law, Rosalie and Don Vanden Heuvel.

Dick’s wishes were not to have a traditional service so the family invites anyone who knew Dick to a celebration of his life on Tuesday, May 3, 2016, at Countryside Golf Club, W726 Weiler Rd. Kaukauna, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a sharing of memories at 7:00 p.m. with Bob Lenz. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in Dick’s name. For online condolences, please visit www.verkuilenfh.com.

The Nienhaus family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Hildbrand, Dr. Geller, Dr. Adeboye and the second floor staff at St. Elizabeth’s ICU for all of your wonderful care and compassion.

We are so grateful that Dad was able to see us and be with us all together one last time. We will miss his smile and laughter. 

Long may you run Dad. Long may you run. Although these changes have come. With your big heart shinning in the sun. Long may you run. We love you Dad. May you stay forever young. Love, Your Girls

Dick, you have given our family so much. Always so generous, never said no. I am so forever thankful for you. You will be with me always. Love, Gloria

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