Anita Louise Nemgar

Friday, April 30, 1926
Date of Death:
Sunday, January 20, 2013
Age:
86 years old
Anita Louise Nemgar
A memorial Mass for Anita Nemgar will be held at 10:30AM, Saturday, July 13, 2013 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Rochester with the Rev. Mark McNea officiating. Burial will be at Fort Snelling National Cemetery at a later date.
Anita Louise Nemgar, 86, of Rochester, MN, died Sunday, January 20, 2013, at Golden Living West nursing home. Anita was born April 30, 1926, in Biwabik, MN to Sisto and Mary Settimi. She graduated from Aurora High School. Anita furthered her education and graduated from St. Mary’s School of Nursing in Rochester, MN. On November 27, 1948, she married William Nemgar in Aurora, MN. The couple moved to Rochester, MN, in 1950 for Bill’s employment with Mayo Clinic. There she and her husband raised six children.
Survivors include MaryBeth Siemback (Ron) of Blaine, William (Stacy Rife) of Salmon, ID, Toni Smith-Johnson (Brad Johnson) of Rochester, Robert (Penny Yon) of Bemidji, John of Salmon, ID, and David (Marylu Schimek) of Rochester; 15 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; her brother, Francis (Bud), sister-in-law, Helen of Hoyt Lakes and their children, and sister-in-law Mary Jangunich of Eveleth. She was preceded in death by her husband, William; her parents, and her son-in-law, Jeff Smith.
Anita was a true Italian mother who took great pride in her family. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren, reading, cooking, and volunteering her time in the community and her church. She will be greatly missed by her family.
Memorials are suggested to Quarry Hill Nature Center or to the family.
Macken Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com.
Condolences
The family of Anita Louise Nemgar has received the following condolences.
Nita was a wonderful neighbor and family friend for many years. She served as an unofficial nurse for our children's minor injuries and as a family counselor drawing upon the wisdom of her own cohesive and marvelous family. We offer you our most heartfelt condolences and sympathies at her passing.
Nita Nemgar was one of those individuals that you feel privileged to have known. She always had a sparkle in her eye and a love of life. She is now delighting those in heaven with her mirth and abundant joy.
Elise Mullen
So sorry to hear of your mom's passing. She will be missed by all that knew her. I remember as kids growing up in the neighborhood se. And breakfasts at Brothers for many years. Sympathies to all of you.
Nemgar Family-- I am very sorry to see the passing of your Mom. Both her and Bill were always nice to me over the years. Roger Juhl R.T.R.
Dear Toni and family,
I am so sorry about your mom. She was in Golden Living when I came here. We had fun joking back and forth. She was a delightful lady and I bet she made a wonderful nurse. I will miss her.
Love, Beulah.
Dear Nemgars~
We are thinking of you and praying that you are experiencing God's peace as you remember your beloved Mom/Grandma Nita and what a joyful life she lived. I know she is rejoicing now, fully restored to her youthful self in the presence of her Lord and Savior! We love you all! Pam, Jim, Michael, Mary Claire, and Will Galloway
There is not a day I do not think of your Mom an how much love she held for so many, I know both your mom an dad helped my parents at a very difficult time in their life they supported them.(when I was sick) I have always been forever grateful.
May God's warmth an love be with you at such a time at this, I have memories of your mom so dear only God knows how much love I hold for my "Auntie Nita", she will always be a part of my strength when I am weak.
May God watch over all of you, I pray we will meet again
May God Bless you all!!
There is not a day I do not think of your Mom an how much love she held for so many, I know both your mom an dad helped my parents at a very difficult time in their life they supported them.(when I was sick) I have always been forever grateful.
May God's warmth an love be with you at such a time at this, I have memories of your mom so dear only God knows how much love I hold for my "Auntie Nita", she will always be a part of my strength when I am weak.
May God watch over all of you, I pray we will meet again
May God Bless you all!!
Dear Toni, we were very sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. We remember your Mom's sense of humor, how she loved to sing kareoke and play bingo. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless.
Pat & Ron Petit
Bob, Penny and kids...
So very sorry to hear about your mother/grandmother passing away. You're in our thoughts and prayers. Love to you all...
Tammy and Mark Claussen
To the Nemgar Family,
I am very sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom.
She was a wonderful, caring lady and a lot of fun.
Rest in Peace Mrs. Nemgar.
You brought a lot of joy and fun to our youth hockey games.My condolences,
Pete Williams (1976-77 Pepsi teammate of John's)
Bob and Penny and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss, what a wonderful lady. When we read about Anita, it explains much about Bob, all good! Our commitment to family and friends is a blessing that we receive, often from our families. Your parents' value of family is evident in the way you have lived your lives and have passed that blessing on to your children. You are always in our thoughts, especially now.
Kim and Doug
Anita and Bill were fixtures on our wonderful neighborhood growing up on 5th ave SE Rochester in the late 40's and 50's... Awesome family. I have great memories of the entire Nemgar family....
Very full of spirit and always family came first! I am sure that you are very proud of your wonderful Mom and your entire family...
God Bless you all,
Jim and Pam Johnson (we just lived a few houses away)
Teal and I had the pleasure of living across the street from Anita before she moved into Golden LivingCenter West. We both worked at that nursing during the time she spent there and learned to love her sense of humor that she exhibited daily. It was a treat watching her sing Karaoke, with her favorite song being "These Boots Are Made For Walking". She also enjoyed her Bingo games. Anita will be sadly missed by both of us.
Hey Bob, Toni and the rest of the family:
So sorry to hear of your mom's passing...It's been a very long time, but wanted you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time.
Take care -
Your mother had the very special gift of making people laugh, and that is truly a gift. I can only imagine how many peoples lives she touched. She was a dear and wonderful friend and I just know they are having one hell of a block party upstairs!!!!!!! Love and wonderful memories to all of you.