William R. Nix

William R. “Bill” Nix, 95, of Evansville, passed away Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at his home surrounded by family. Bill was born May 17, 1923 in Britt, Iowa to the late Christian and Sophia (Desch) Nix. During WWII Bill came to Evansville to work as a welder at the shipyards making LSTs. He began his long career in carpentry with Anderson Veach. Bill owned and operated Bill Nix Construction for over 50 years with long time partner, Jim Dewig. During that time, he built many local commercial office buildings including several of the Donut Bank locations. He also taught carpentry at the Mechanical Arts School in Evansville. Bill was a true craftsman, a lifelong learner and immensely curious. He holds three patents issued by the United States Patent Office for his inventions. During his teen years Bill lived in Oregon and continued to enjoy visiting the Pacific Northwest. He loved steam locomotives, even hopping one for an adventurous trip back home to Britt during the Great Depression. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Mary Ann Higgins, Betty Kahl, Mildred Phillips and Geneva King and by his brothers, Morris Nix, John Nix and Matthew Nix. Surviving Bill are five daughters, Sally (Ed) Batteiger and Linda (Jack) Juhola, both of Mt. Vernon, Darlene (Dave) Robinson of Evansville, Debbie (Hal) Zaro of Newburgh and Rose Nix of Evansville; one son, Bill (Kathryn) Nix of Evansville; his former wife and the mother of his children, Margaret Shidler; a brother, Chris Nix of Evansville; grandchildren, Carl Rodenberg, III, Lee Rodenberg, Jason (Megan) Utley, Andrea Utley, Michael Robinson, Chris Robinson, Andrew Robinson, Chad Nix, Eric Brown, Jon Gieneart, Reid Gieneart, Billy (Jennifer) Carter, Jaima Cartwright and Lindsey (Brian) Blanchard; twelve great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. Funeral Services for Bill will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 10, 2018 at Pierre Funeral Home, Deacon Tom Goebel officiating. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family from 2:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday and from 9:00 a.m. until service time on Friday at Pierre Funeral Home, 2601 W. Franklin Street. Memorial contributions may be made to the Easter Seals Rehabilitation Center, 3701 Bellemeade Avenue, Evansville, IN 47714. The family would like to give a special thanks to his caretakers: Leah Stepro, Patricia Warner and Nicole Mayol; and to the staff at Kindred Hospice: Megan Rowe, CNA, Heather Meeler, RN, Jennifer Zint, LPN, Tara Raven, Social Worker, Daci Christofferson, RN, Jolyn Smith, RN and Randy Bechtel, Chaplain; and to his family doctor, Rick Crawford, M.D. Your support and care will always be cherished. Condolences may be made online at www.pierrefuneralhome.com.

William R. Nix

May 17, 1923 - August 7, 2018