Submitted by: Dan Rich

Charles Peter Nix

June 12, 1917 -- Nov. 8, 2007

South Bend Tribune 11/10/2007

SOUTH BEND -- Charles Peter Nix, 90, of South Bend, passed away early Thursday morning, November 8, 2007, in Ironwood Health & Rehabilitation Center, South Bend. Chuck was born June 12, 1917, in Mishawaka, a son of the late John M. and Helen (Eckstein) Nix. He grew up in Mishawaka, and on September 14, 1940, he married Virginia M. Siddles. For most of their married life, the couple made South Bend their home.

Chuck served his country in the Army Air Force during World War II. In his earlier years he was employed at Ball Band. For 31 years, Chuck was a mail carrier with the Post Office in South Bend.

He was a member of St. Matthew Cathedral and The Holy Name Society. Chuck and Virginia were chairpersons of the St. Matthew Harvest House. He was an avid golfer and when he could, golfed every day. Chuck scored a hole-in-one at Erskine Golf Course. He was a handyman and even built a house with a friend. Chuck enjoyed traveling. He was a very kind person and will be remembered for the great care he gave his mother-in-law.

Chuck's surviving family includes his wife of 67 years, Virginia; a daughter, Mary Elizabeth Lang (Michael Hettinghouse) of Granger; a son, Gary Charles Nix of South Bend; two grandchildren, Michael Lang (Lisa) and Timothy Lang; and four great-grandchildren, Sarah and Justin Lang, and Elizabeth and Skyler Lang. Chuck was preceded in death by three brothers, Paul, Jerome and Lawrence Nix; and four sisters, Edith Nix, Virginia Nix, Martha Michels and Dorothy Gerndt.

Friends may spend time with Chuck's family on Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. in Thallemer, Goethals & Wells Funeral Home, 503 W. Third Street, Mishawaka, where the rosary will be prayed at 4:30 p.m. Visitation will be Monday from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in St. Matthew Cathedral, 1701 Miami Street, South Bend.  Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, beginning at 1:30 p.m. in the church, with Rev. Michael Heintz officiating. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Mishawaka.

Contributions in Chuck's memory may be given to St. Matthew Cathedral. Envelopes are available in the funeral home and church.