James Nolan Nippe, 81, of Du Quoin, passed away at 12:30 P.M., Thursday, June 3, 2021 at the Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.
James had worked in the maintenance department for the Illinois State Police District 13. He was a member of the Bethel Lutheran Church. James was also a member of the Lions Club and was a Du Quoin volunteer fireman. He enjoyed bowling and was a member of leagues in Effingham and Du Quoin for several years. He loved fishing.
He was born July 8, 1939 at Strasburg, IL, the son of Arthur William and Goldie Marie (Gill) Nippe.
He is survived by one daughter - Monica Nippe (Ellen Ramsey) of Murphysboro, one son - Mark Nippe (Susan Nippe) of Du Quoin, one grandson - Brandon Nippe of Du Quoin, one brother - Roger Nippe (Deloris) of DuBois, and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers - Eugene Nippe and Harold Nippe, one sister - Lula Bell Nippe, and four sisters-in-law - Zelma Nippe, Laura Nippe, Delores Nippe, and Camilla Nippe.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin with Rev. Joe Wagner officiating.
Friends may call from 9 A.M. until the time of service on Tuesday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin.
Burial will be in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery at Du Quoin.
Friends may make memorials to the Du Quoin Fire Department Association and will be accepted at the funeral home.