Carl Nussbaum

Carl M. Nussbaum, 90, of Fort Worth, Texas, formerly of Berne, went to be with his Lord and Savior Tuesday, June 16, 2020, at his residence. He was born February 8, 1930, at home in rural Monroe to Samuel D. and Margaret D. (Mazelin) Nussbaum. He was married July 23, 1954, in Filer, Idaho to Justine H. Miller, whom he lost to cancer May 4, 1994. Not a day went by that he did not miss her dearly.
He was a graduate of Monroe High School class of 1948. He was a member of the Berne Evangelical Church for over 75 years being very active within the church teaching Sunday school and trustee positions. He assisted in locating property for and the development of Miracle Camp in Lawton, Michigan remaining a member of the board for 42 years. He worked and volunteered many years with Mennonite Central Committee, Gideon's International and Mennonite Disaster Service. He was the owner of Swiss City Painters for 30 years and Swiss Fireside Shop in downtown Berne for 20 years. Along with farming and dairy cattle in the earlier years, he trimmed trees for the city of Berne along with installing annual Christmas decorations for the city downtown and along Highway 27 for many years.
He will be remembered for his soft spoken personality, his hard working giving attitude and as one who opened his home to many that became lifelong friends. He would be readily available to give anyone a ride at any time and didn't ask a lot of questions. He was a loving and caring man who enjoyed and cherished his family and friends. The books he read to his grandchildren and the stories he told will never be forgotten. He will forever be dearly missed.
He is survived by his son, Kevin (Tammy) Nussbaum of Berne; daughter, Anita (Mason) Kutchinski of Fort Worth, Texas; sister-in-law, Maxine (Alvin) Nussbaum; four grandchildren, Cassandra (Munish) Gupta; Shawn (Suzy) Affolder; Brandy Bowman; and Shawn Bowman; six great-grandchildren, Liam, Olive, Mila, Chloe, Jackson, and Apollo; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
He was preceded in death by his parents. He was the youngest of seven and was preceded in death by all six of his brothers, Leo (Jan) Nussbaum; Elmer (Ruth Ellen) Nussbaum; Alvin Nussbaum; Milo (Violet) Nussbaum; Reuben (Estella) Nussbaum; and Victor Nussbaum.
Visitation will be Friday, June 26 from 2-4 and 5-8 p.m. at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Yager-Kirchhofer Chapel in Berne. A memorial celebration will be held Saturday, June 27 at 10:30 a.m. at Berne Evangelical Church. Officiating will be Pastor Stan Nussbaum.
Memorials may be made to Naomi's Village, P.O. Box 270057, Flower Mound, TX 75027-0057. (Please list Steve and Anjila Sisler on memo when sending. Anjila (Nussbaum) Sisler is Carl's great niece. You may also contact or learn more thru https://naomisvillage.org/about-us/ or asisler@naomisvillage.org)
Arrangements provided by Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Yager-Kirchhofer Chapel in Berne. To sign the online guestbook, visit www.zwickjahn.com.