Eugene "Gene" Nitsch

Eugene “Gene” W. Nitsch, 80, of Boelus passed away peacefully on Monday, September 2, 2024, at his home. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, September 6, 2024, at the United Methodist Church in Cairo. Interment will be in the Ebenezer Cemetery in Boelus. Pastor Kalaba Kapunda will be officiating. Visitation will be held from 4-7 P.M. on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at the Grace United Methodist Church in Boelus. Jacobsen-Greenway-Dietz Funeral Home in St. Paul is assisting Gene’s family. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the family to be designated at a later date. Eugene was born on November 19, 1943, to Clarence and Freida (Becker) Nitsch at the home of Mrs. Kelson in Dannebrog, Nebraska. He was raised in Boelus and went to kindergarten at the Howard County District 25 School. Gene went to Boelus Public School, graduating in 1962. Then he attended one year of school at Kearney State College. Gene was united in marriage to Joyce Kay Rembolt on February 24, 1968, in Aurora, Nebraska. To this union, three children were born, Terry Eugene, Todd Michael, and Tonya Kay. He farmed and drove the school bus for Centura Public School from 1968-2013 which he thoroughly enjoyed. His hobbies included fishing, playing cards, singing for weddings and funerals, as well as coaching. He loved visiting with people and socializing with friends. His greatest enjoyment in life was being with his family. He truly enjoyed his grandkids and great-grandkids. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Joyce Nitsch of Boelus; sons and daughters-in-law, Terry and Karla Nitsch of Kearney, Todd and Julie Nitsch of Boelus; granddaughters and spouses, Brookely and Zach Harston of Rockville, Karly and Trevin Behrendt of Rockville, Molly and Tanner Swartwood of Cairo; great-grandchildren, Jarrett Michael Harston, Emery Kate Harston, Zoey Marie Behrendt, Parker Michael Behrendt, and Ryker Eugene Swartwood; sisters, ImaJean Kruse of St. Paul, LaVera Mae Franssen of Spearfish, SD; sister-in-law, Arlene Rembolt of Chapman; and brother-in-law, Richard Schaffert of Aurora; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Gene was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Tonya Kay Nitsch; brothers-in-law, John Kruse, Harold Franssen, and Delbert Rembolt; and sister-in-law, Stella Schaffert; and nephew, Ryan Rembolt.