Van Michael Nettle of Austin, Texas made his final journey Home at the age of 71, surrounded by his loved ones on Monday, December 16, 2013 after living several years with carcinoid cancer. Michael was born in Austin, Texas on March 15, 1942.
In 1970 Michael started working for himself in the welding and fabrication industry. On December 02, 1978 Michael married his wife Sharon (Nixon) Nettle and they were married for 35 years. In 1982 Michael and Sharon opened their family owned marine propeller business, Propellers By Nettle formerly known as Nettle Welding Works. Propellers By Nettle has been in business for 44 years servicing all of Central Texas.
Michael is survived by his wife Sharon and their children: Lisa and Frank Hernandez, JT Nettle, Jeff and Karen Cowley, Kari and Luis Sanchez, Lacy and Jacob Creasey. Their grandchildren: Brent Bergeron, Brie Bergeron, Bryce Foret, Avery Foret, Jessica Nettle, Jackie Nettle, Cristian Cowley, Cierra Cowley, Ashlyn Sanchez, Mallory Sanchez, Jack Creasey, Great-Grandchild: Cayden Nettle and Michael’s sister Linda Wilson.
Michael is preceded in death by his parents Van Wallace Nettle and Janis Earl Weldon.
Services will be on Thursday, December 19, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at Austin Baptist Church located at 7016 Ribelin Ranch Dr. Austin, Texas 78750. Paul Bearers are: J.T. Nettle, Jim Minton, Steven Plessala, Luis Sanchez, Jacob Creasey, Brian Mannen, Brent Bergeron, Robert Fagg.
Friends and family are encouraged to attend a visitation at 1:00 p.m. prior to the funeral service. Graveside burial will be at Austin Memorial Park Cemetery located at 2800 Hancock Dr. Austin, Texas 78731.
In Lieu of flowers please feel free to send contributions in remembrance of Michael Nettle to the Building Fund at Austin Baptist Church, 7016 Ribelin Ranch Dr. Austin, Texas 78750.
Michael’s family will remember him always for his wisdom, faithfulness, generosity, love and compassion. He was selfless and a true man of God. Michael helped and touched the lives of many people and he will be cherished forever.
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