Gerald "Jerry" C. Nihiser's Obituary
Gerald “Jerry” Clayton Nihiser, 68, of Forsyth, passed away Friday, February 05, 2016, in his home with his family by his side.
Jerry was born October 22, 1947, in Decatur, IL, the son of Charles “Chuck” and Betty (Kingery) Nihiser. When Jerry was younger, he loved spending time outdoors hunting with his brothers and playing baseball with his cousins. He was an accomplished carpenter who enjoyed making toys and building furniture. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge AFAM. Jerry married Donna Nihiser on February 25, 1966, in Decatur and they shared 49 wonderful years together. He will be missed.
Jerry leaves behind his wife, Donna; son, Jason (Lisa) Nihiser of Decatur; daughter, Angie (Hamid) Sagha of Forsyth; mother, Betty Nihiser of Decatur; brothers, Jeff (LuAnn) Nihiser of Decatur; Joe (Julie) Nihiser of Decatur; James (Brandy) Nihiser of Decatur; sisters, Janet (William) West of Mode, IL; Jane (Tracey) Sumpter of Decatur; Jill McMahon of Decatur; grandchildren, Clayton, Hunter, Darreon, Shelby, Lacey, and Bailey Nihiser and Alex Martinez; and great-grandchild, Emily Sky Nihiser.
He is preceded in death by his father, Chuck; son, Gerald “Jerry” Nihiser II; sister, Judy Cunningham; brother-in-law, Eddie Cunningham; nephew, Jonathon Nihiser; and nieces, Kimberly West and Michelle White.
Funeral Liturgy to celebrate Jerry’s life will be 10 a.m. Monday, February 8, 2016, at Moran & Goebel Funeral Home. Burial will be in North Fork Cemetery. Memorials in memory of Jerry may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
The family of Gerald “Jerry” Clayton Nihiser is being served by Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2801 N. Monroe Street, Decatur, IL. View the on line obituary and send condolences to the family at www.moranandgoebel.com.
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