Elizabeth Nimmer Jones

Elizabeth “Betty” Nimmer Jones, age 85, of Richton Park, Illinois, formerly Betty Nimmer of Kaukauna, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 3, 2011 at her summer residence in Hayward, Wisconsin. She was born on August 16, 1925 in Kaukauna, the daughter of the late William and Mary Klumb. On August 17, 1946 she married Kenneth Nimmer who preceded her in death on September 23, 1984. She married Ralph Jones on May 26, 1986 who passed on April 26, 2004.

After graduating from Kaukauna High School, Betty was employed for a short time at Thilmany Pulp & Paper Company as a secretary in the First Aid Department. Later, she managed the bookkeeping for the family business, Ken Nimmer Builder (previously known as Edwin C. Nimmer Builders) from 1957-1973. Betty was a legal secretary at McCarty Law Firm in Kaukauna from 1961-1973 and church secretary for Immanuel United Church of Church from 1957-1961. In 1974, Betty and Ken were commissioned at Immanuel United Church of Christ in Kaukauna to become the managers of Moon Beach UCC Camp in St. Germain, Wisconsin.

She was an active member of Immanuel United Church of Christ in Kaukauna, the First Congregational United Church of Christ, Eagle River; St. John's Faith Church in Matteson, Illinois; The McCaslin Lake District Association; Alma-Moon Lake Association; Little St. Germain Lake Association and Sayner-St. Germain Wildlife Club.

In her later years, Betty enjoyed spending time with her family and generally being “on the go” – cruising in the Caribbean, attending church activities, enjoying the camaraderie of her exercise class and making her annual trek up to Wolf Point in Hayward where she spent her summers in the north woods that was so dear to her heart. A woman of giggles, faith, courage and gentleness, she endeared herself to many by always remembering birthdays, being continually loving and supportive, asking little to nothing for herself and always praying with deep sincerity and endless gratitude.

Betty is survived by her daughter: Marysue (Dr. Rafik.) Itani, Pullman, Washington; son: Lee (Zola) Nimmer, Larsen, Wisconsin; step-children: Richard Jones, Westmont, Illinois; Lee (Karen) Jones, Crown Point, Indiana; Gary (Judy) Jones, Paw Paw, Michigan and Marilynn (Tom) Starr, Barrington, Illinois; six grandchildren: Nadi (Stacy) Itani, Amy (Walter) Winslow, Jameel (Megan) Itani and Ryan (Gabriella) Itani; Christopher (Mary) Nimmer and Nuri (Dr. Robin) Nimmer; step-grandchildren: Melanie (Ken) Haen and Michelle (Cory) VandeWettering; Nicholas, Lauren, Michaleen, Taylor and Jacob Jones and Matthew and Eric Starr. She is further survived by many great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Betty was also preceded in death by her brother: Rev. A.W. (Blanche) Klumb and sisters: Wilma Retzlaff and Marion (Walter) Paschen.

The memorial service for Betty will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, JULY 22, 2011 at IMMANUEL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, 510 Sullivan Avenue, Kaukauna. Rev. David Moyer will be officiating. Inurnment will take place at Union Cemetery in Kaukauna. The family will receive relatives and friends at the church from 9:00 am until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Immanuel United Church of Christ or St. John's Faith Church, Matteson, Illinois are appreciated.

Fargo Funeral Home
400 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Kaukauna, WI 54130
920-766-6200