Glenn Dale Nitsch, born on October 7, 1950, spent his entire life guiding and generously serving others. His parents were Arnold John “AJ” Nitsch and Clara Glaesmann Nitsch. After attending and graduating from Sam Houston High School, he began his career working as a machinist at Hughes Tool and later joined his father in the day-to-day business of Nitsch & Son Utility, Inc., a company he proudly owned and operated until his passing. He was a longtime resident of Klein, Texas, a founding member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, and a member of Resurrection Lutheran Church.
Glenn dedicated his life to serving the families of the Bellmar Civic Club in various capacities as well as managing the water and wastewater plants at National Oilwell Varco. He actively supported the local FFA students by sponsoring and purchasing the livestock raised by students in Aldine ISD. Supporting the community of first responders and creating the Airline Improvement District bringing contract deputies to the neighborhood, demonstrated his generousness of heart and giving spirit that knew no bounds. When there was a need, Glenn prioritized people and was always there to offer a hand. His gruff manner was balanced against a strong love for family, friends, and the greater community.
Always there to offer advice, Glenn’s family time often involved building and creating and crafting and designing any and all structures from cabinets to timpani carts to Pinewood Derby cars to houses for family to even Miss Kitty’s wooden house outside the shop. He knew the ins and outs from electrical to plumbing. He was “Mr. Fix-it”. Tinkering and repairing was a favorite past time. Attending Astros games and barbecuing or smoking meat for family get togethers always brought enjoyment.
Glenn passed away unexpectedly on November 24, 2021 and was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his longtime love and wife Zera Presley Nitsch, his son Jason and wife Nicole Nitsch, daughters Holly and husband Wade Ussery, and Kristi Ingram. Glenn is also survived by his sisters Doris Polansky, Jeannette Applegate, and Delores McCaffrey. He has four grandchildren Ainsley J and Payton Kylie Nitsch, Elliot Josephine and Tristan James Ingram; and his many nieces and nephews. All of whom he cherished and loved deeply.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that you honor Glenn’s name by making a donation to HPD Bike Relay (https://events.lls.org/pages/txg/hpd2022) benefiting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
A visitation for Glenn will be held Wednesday, December 1, 2021 from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM at Earthman Resthaven Funeral Home, 13102 North Fwy, Houston, TX 77060. A funeral service will occur Wednesday, December 1, 2021 from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM, 13102 North Fwy, Houston, TX 77060. A committal service will occur Wednesday, December 1, 2021 from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM at Earthman Resthaven Cemetery, 13102 North Fwy, Houston, TX 77060.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.earthmanresthavenfuneralhome.com for the Nitsch family.
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