Mr. Peter Henry Nissen “Hank” died peacefully in Omaha Nebraska on September 24, 2018 at the age of 92 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Henry is survived by his children, Nancy Fringer and her husband David of Omaha Nebraska and Gary Nissen of Mauston Wisconsin; siblings, Joan Werblow of Omaha Nebraska and Rich Nissen of Atlantic Iowa, and his longtime companion Carmen Bohlsen of Omaha Nebraska. Hank is preceded in death by his wives Margaret Nissen and Patricia Nissen, and his brothers Walter, Bernard, and Edward.
Peter Henry Nissen was born on June 29, 1926 in North Bend Nebraska to Adolf and Annie Nissen. Hank graduated from North Bend High School, Midland College and the University of Nebraska Omaha with a degree’s in Secondary Education, Counseling, and Educational Administration.
Henry served in the United States Navy from 1944-1946 as an amphibious landing vehicle instructor. He continued his service in the US Naval Reserve for 10 years.
Henry married Margaret McKay in 1949. Hank and Margaret welcomed two children into their lives. Gary Lee born July 7, 1950 and Nancy Marie born July 12, 1954. Henry is the Grandfather to Eric Nissen, Nicole Gnam, & Michael Fringer, and Great-Grandparent to Alec Nissen, Braedon Nissen, Kendall Nissen, Malachi Gnam, and Kalvin Gnam.
Henry worked in Stanton Nebraska, Walnut Iowa and Missouri Valley Iowa as a Math Teacher, Coach and Counselor. Henry also worked as a high school and college official in basketball, football, and track. He was often selected as a state tournament official and supervisor. Hank was inducted into the Midland College Athletics Hall of Fame and Iowa Boys High School Officials Hall of Fame.
Hank was
an active and dedicated member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Missouri Valley
and often volunteered at the Rand Center and Meals-On-Wheels.
Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 am Saturday at Hennessey Funeral Home in Missouri Valley, Iowa.
The family would like to invite everyone to a time of lunch and fellowship at the St. Paul Lutheran Church following the Memorial Service.
In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Missouri Valley.
The family would like to thank the staff at Prairie Meadows Alzheimer’s Care Unit and Kindred Care Hospice for their care during Henry’s last year.
In Loving Memory Of
Peter Henry “Hank” Nissen
Born
June 29, 1926 North Bend, Nebraska
Entered Into Rest
September 24, 2018 Omaha, Nebraska
Memorial Service
11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 29, 2018
Hennessey Funeral Home – Missouri Valley, Iowa
Officiating Pastor Jean McCartney
Organist Carole Gorham
Musical Selections
“Amazing Grace”
“Take My Life That I May Be”
“Lord, Take My Hand and Lead Me”
“This Is My Father’s World”
Honorary Bearers
Don Kane Roger Clausen
Arlan Freiberg Bill Harder
Charles Adair Ferdy Mefferd
Delane Richards John Laughunn
Van Phillips Bob Murray
Final Resting Place
At A Later Date
Military Honors will be conducted by Julius F. Muller American Legion Post 337.
8 Comments
I am very sorry to hear about the passing of Hank. Great man and I glad I had the chance to know him! I always enjoyed talking to Hank. His family will be in my prayers!!
I am very saddened to hear of my fellow Lion passing. He will always be remembered. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. He is in a better place now.
So very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
I served with Henry as supervisor of the bench at the Annual State Boys basket ball tournament for several years. We came to be good friends and I had great respect for him.
My sincere sympathy to remaining members of his family.
We are so sorry to hear of Hank’s passing. Spent 27 years as a next door neighbor, sharing a driveway! Many special memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you!.
Hank was responsible for starting me on the road to my track opportunities in high school/college and beyond. He was also very helpful when I became involved in hs counseling. He will be missed by all.
I am so sorry to hear of your loss my condolences to you
Hank as they call him. Prayer for the family. I worked under Henry when he was a guidance counselor at the high school. I was a student helper. He always was very kind and nice to me.
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