Donald F. Nienke

     Donald F. Nienke, 93, passed away Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017. He was born Aug. 16, 1924 north of Ellsworth to Frank R and Emma W. (Erhardt) Nienke Jr.. He was united in marriage to Betty Hoffman Jan. 25, 1953 in Lincoln County. Donald was a farmer and rancher. He a member of the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and the Kansas Livestock Association.
     Don is survived by two daughters, Ellen Kempke (Don) of Kanopolis and Patricia Ramsey (Craig) of Moline, Ill.; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and a sister, Arlene Klemme, of Sheldon, Iowa.
     He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Betty, and a son, Tim.
      Visitation is from 3-7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20, at the Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth, with family present from 6-7 p.m.
     Funeral service is at 10 a.m.  Thursday, Sept. 21, at the funeral home. Interment will follow in the Ellsworth Memorial Cemetery.
     Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association in care of the funeral home, P.O. Box 45, Ellsworth, Kan. 67439.
     Condolences may be left at parsonsfh.com