Nita Joyce Wolters

Tuesday, September 15, 2020

Nita Joyce Wolters

Sept. 20, 1926 - Sept. 13, 2020

McCOOK, Neb. — Nita Joyce Wolters, age 93, of McCook, passed away at her home on Sept. 13, 2020.

She was born in Atwood, Kan., on Sept. 20, 1926, to Leo Bernard and Nellie Florence (Dunn) Bowles. Joyce grew up in Atwood and graduated from Atwood High School in 1944.

On April 24, 1949, she was united in marriage to Frederick Kastens Wolters in Atwood. To this union three children were born: Marilyn, Gary and Roger. Frederick preceded her in death on March 22, 1995. The couple farmed south of Trenton before moving to Trenton in 1961. In 1961, Joyce began working for the United States Postal Service as a clerk. She worked in Stratton, Trenton and Culbertson. In 1979, she moved to McCook, where she continued to work for USPS until she retired in 1986.

Joyce was a member of the Peace Lutheran Church. She was a fabulous cook and baker, known for many special “Joyce” recipes. She was an excellent seamstress, making clothing for her daughter and grandchildren. She was an avid garage/estate auction attendee. Joyce enjoyed her flower gardens. She was the owner of the Merle Norman Cosmetic store in McCook.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Frederick; daughter, Marilyn Wolters; brother, Bernard “Bud” and wife, Jerry Bowles; and sister, Joann and husband, Bob Mann.

Joyce is survived by her two sons, Roger Wolters of McCook and Gary and wife, Jennifer of Oberlin, Kan.; five grandchildren, Kelsie Wolters, Desiree Nessline, Shelby (Tanner) Hardy, Danyel (Clint) Krizek and Erin Basnett; six great-grandchildren, Eli Hardy, Kenna Hardy, Blake Krizek, Donald Basnett, Kaden Nessline, and Keehgan Nessline; and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be at the Atwood Fairview Cemetery in Atwood on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020, at 11 a.m., with Jim Jones officiating. Friends may leave online condolences at herrmannfh.com. Memorials may be addressed to the McCook Humane Society in Joyce’s name.

Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.