Herbert "Herb" A Nemitz

Herbert "Herb" A. Nemitz, 72, of Neillsville, WI, died on Saturday, October 22, 2016 at HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire, WI.Herbert August Nemitz was born on October 5, 1944 at the old hospital in Neillsville, the son of August and Meta (Schultz) Nemitz. Herb attended elementary school at St. John's Lutheran School and graduated from Neillsville High School in 1962. On July 24, 1965 he was united in marriage to Betty S. Radatz. Herb worked various jobs until he started working for Nelson Industries in April of 1966 and later on with Cummins until his retirement in the fall of 2009. After his retirement he spent many hours working on his daughter, Michelle {Shelly} and son-in-law, Sam's farm where he plowed many acres throughout the spring and fall. When he wasn't on a John Deere plowing Herb loved camping with friends, fishing, mowing the lawn and watching his Grandkids in their many activities. In 2012, Herb and Betty took a 7 week trip to Alaska fulfilling a bucket list item.Herb will be greatly missed by his wife of 51 years, Betty, children; Todd Nemitz (Darci Mahoney and her daughter, Teeghan) daughter Katarina of Neillsville, Michelle (Sam) Strobel sons Tanner and Cole of Arpin, Jeanine (David) Voigt daughter Josie, son Dylan of Granton and Julie (Jay) Nikolay sons Nathan and Corbin of Auburndale. He is further survived by a brother, Melvin (Sharon) Nemitz of Neillsville, Betty's sister, Joyce (Merlin) Olson of Janesville and many nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Lucille.A Memorial Service for Herb will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 28, 2016 at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Neillsville. Pastor Timothy Biebert will officiate. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, October 27, 20116 at the Gesche Funeral Home in Neillsville and also from 10:00 until the time of the service Friday morning at St. John's.Honorary casket bearers will be his grandchildren, Katarina Nemitz, Tanner Strobel, Cole Strobel, Josie Voigt, Dylan Voigt, Nathan Nikolay, Corbin Nikolay and as a special honorary casket bearer, Teeghan Mahoney.In lieu of flowers memorial may be directed to the family for designation at a later date.Online Condolences may be made at www.geschefh.com. Funeral Home:Gesche Funeral Home4 South Grand AvenueNeillsville, WIUS 54456