Buck "Brian" Nitcher

Buck “Brian” Lee Nitcher, age, 61, of Parkersburg, Iowa, was born the son of Raymond Dale and Lucille F. (Berends) Nitcher on February 7, 1960, in Waterloo, Iowa. Buck graduated from Parkersburg High School in 1978. After high school, Buck worked at REC in Grundy Center, Iowa.
 Buck was united in marriage with Laurie Stout at the Parkersburg United Methodist Church in 1981. Buck and Laurie owned and operated the Parkersburg Creamery. The couple later divorced. Buck married Stacy Marie Winterberg on July 21, 2007, in Lake City, Minnesota. Buck was currently employed at Heartland Windows.
Buck was a member of the Parkersburg United Methodist Church. He was a member of the Parkersburg Fire Department for over 30 years and served as the fire chief for 14 years. He enjoyed fishing, bowling and golfing. Buck loved going to his lake home in Minnesota and his many fishing trips to Canada. Buck’s greatest joy was spending time with his children and his grandchildren.
Buck died Monday, June 14, 2021, at his home, of natural causes. Buck is preceded in death by his wife of 13 years, Stacy on July 22, 2020; and his mother, Lucille Nitcher.
Buck is survived by his children: daughter, Maggie (Justin) Mehmen and their children, Kael, Carter and Lyza of Parkersburg; son, Jesse (Mandi) Nitcher and their child, Emryn of Parkersburg; and step-daughter, Mackenzie Hippen of Aplington; his father, Raymond Nitcher of Parkersburg; one brother, Steve (Becky) Nitcher of Denver, Iowa; one sister, Cheryl (John) Flessner of Wellsburg, Iowa; many nieces and nephews and a special friend.
Funeral services were held 10:00 a.m., Thursday, June 17, 2021, at Parkersburg United Methodist Church in Parkersburg, with Pastor Chan Kim officiating. Organist was Amy Truax and she accompanied the congregation as they sang “In The Garden” and “Amazing Grace”. Crystal Huisman and Ann Weber sang “Wind Beneath My Wings”. Burial was at Oak Hill Cemetery in Parkersburg with Jonny Miller, Kyle Muller, Robby Sokoloski, Virgil Pruisner, Kael Schoneman, Al Spree, Todd Ricke, Chris Buseman and Brandon Huisman serving as Casketbearers. Honorary Casketbearers were Carter, Lyza and Emryn. Firefighter’s Last Call was conducted by Grundy Center Honor Guard.
Visitation was held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday at Redman Funeral & Cremation Services in Parkersburg. Memorials may be directed to the family. Redman Funeral & Cremation Services in Parkersburg was in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.redmanfuneral.com