Gale Nidlinger

Gale Harvey Nidlinger, 95, of Berne, passed away Thursday, October 11, 2018 at Swiss Village in Berne. He was born on May 25, 1923 in Monroe to Roy and Iva (Harvey) Nidlinger. He married Donna Branch on April 8, 1944 in Monroe.

He was a lifelong Washington Township farmer and was a school bus driver for almost 30 years for North Adams Community Schools. He loved the little ones on his bus and the affection they showed him. He served on the North Adams Community School Board and the Union Township Lion's Club. He was a longtime active member of the Gospel Temple in Fort Wayne and later attended First Missionary Church in Fort Wayne and Decatur Church of God.

He is survived by his wife of Berne; daughter, Patricia Ann (Dave) Lister of Fort Wayne; three grandchildren, Michelle Lister, Matthew Lister and Janelle (Derry) Prenkert; seven great-grandchildren; a niece and several nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and two sisters, Helen Beavers and Juanita Fosnaugh.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 20 at the Swiss Village Auditorium with Pastor Mike Wertenberger officiating. Friends will be received one hour prior to the service. 

Preferred memorials are to Swiss Village or Fort Wayne Rescue Mission.

Arrangements provided by Zwick and Jahn Funeral Homes.