Jerome "Jerry" Nichter

January 19, 1927 - October 28, 2020

Jerome “Jerry” Nichter, 93, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at Grey Stone Health and Rehabilitation, Fort Wayne. Born in Fort Wayne, he was the son of the late George and Ethel (Brown) Nichter. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, New Haven and the Holy Name Society. He served his country in the US Army during World War II and was a member of American Legion Post 330 and Howard Bandelier VFW Post 2457. He retired in 1981 from International Harvester after 38 years. He is survived by his children, Kathleen Mowery, Victoria (Doug) Brooks, Mary Ellen (Dan) Eakright, Daniel (Dawn) Nichter, Michael (Judy) Nichter, Denise (Jim) Hill, Larry (Kim) Nichter, Thomas (Meg) Nichter, Charles (Becky) Nichter, and Steven (Therese) Nichter; sister, Charlene Derickson; 31 grandchildren; and 58 great grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Dorothy in 2018; great granddaughter, Emmie Albers in 2020; six brothers; and four sisters. Mass of Christian Burial is 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 943 Powers St. New Haven with calling one hour prior. Father Bill Sullivan officiating. Masks Required. Burial in the church cemetery with military honors. Preferred memorials are to Heart to Heart Hospice or Masses. To share online condolences, go to www.harperfuneralhome.com.