Gerald W. Nussbaum Obituary 2016 - Zwick and Jahn Funeral Homes

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1933 Gerald 2016

April 12, 1933 — March 18, 2016

Gerald W. Nussbaum, 82 years old of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on Friday, March 18, 2016 in the Adams Woodcrest located in Decatur, where he had resided for the past 1 1/2 years.

Gerald was born on April 12, 1933 in Adams County, Indiana the son of the late Rufus Nussbaum and the late Ida (Rich) Nussbaum.

Gerald graduated in 1951 from Adams Central High School and a member of the basketball & baseball team & Drama Class. Gerald was a former member of the First Mennonite Church, Berne and First United Methodist Church in Decatur. His hobbies through the years included golfing; dancing; being in plays at Bellmont High School such as the Sound of Music. He also enjoyed boating at Lake James. Former member of the Moose Lodge #1311; American Legion Post #43; and Elks Lodge #993 in Decatur. He loved eating out in restaurants, attending auctions and exhibited a love for animals.

Gerald served his country in the United States Army from 1955 - 1957 being stationed in Germany. Gerald worked with his father and brother on the farm for 22 years; carpenter work with Enos Shrock & Mr. Planners; delivered Mobil Gas and also a night manager at Gerber's.

Surviving are his daughter, Jody A. (Arnulfo Jr.) Garcia of Monroe, IN; daughter, Shaun R. (Ron) Bertsch of Decatur, IN; sister, Frieda (Robert) Pyle of Berne, IN; brother, Willis (Eleanor) Nussbaum of Decatur, IN, 3 granddaughters: Juanita (Dez) Hill; Jenna Mendez; Janie Mendez; 3 great-granddaughters: Ivy Hill; Hazel Hill; Juliana Sipe; 1 great-grandson: Layne Sipe; 1 step-granddaughter: Celeste (Josh) Paquette; 2 step-great-grandsons: Rucker & Rowan Paquette.

Preceding Gerald in death were 3 sisters: Violet Stump; Beatrice Bieberstein; Dorothy Zurcher.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 22, 2016 in the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home with Pastor Dan York officiating. Interment will follow in the M.R.E. Cemetery, Berne, Indiana. Military Graveside Services will be conducted by American Legion Post #43.

Friends will be received from 12:00 Noon - 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 22, 2016 in the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Decatur, IN.

Preferred memorials are to SPCA.

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