Mary Ann Nitsch

Mary Ann Kucera Nitsch, 92, passed away peacefully at her home in Houston, Texas, on January 29, 2016. Mary Ann was born in San Antonio, Texas, the fourth child of Vaclav Kucera and Mary Yurek Kucera. At an early age, her family moved to Houston and Mary Ann grew up in the Heights and graduated from Milby High School, Class of 1940. Mary Ann worked at The Brown Ship Yard during the war. She met a sailor named Herman Nitsch, from North Dakota, and they fell in love and married in 1944.

Mary Ann enjoyed a career as a devoted homemaker and mother. She and Herman first bought a new home in Southeast Houston and joined St. Peter the Apostle Church, where Mary Ann was very active in the Parish and School ministries. In 1964 the family moved to Southwest Houston area and became parishioners of Corpus Christi Catholic Church. They finished raising their family and enjoyed a long retirement and the company of the growing family of grandchildren and great grandchildren. Because most all her children and grandchildren lived close by (within a mile) her home was a very frequent biking stop for the great grandchildren. There was always ice cream and soda waiting for them at “Mimi’s pit stop”.

Mary Ann was predeceased by her husband of 66 years, her three older brothers and their wives: Clem Kucera (Katy), Wesley Kucera (Helen), John Kucera (Opal). She is survived by her children, Craig (Pat), David (Diana), Mary Ann Patterson, and Bob (Brenda), 7 Grandchildren, Jeffrey (Sonja), Andrea, Amanda (George), Marguerite, Cassandra (Zachary), David, Jr. (Desi), and Ryan. And 10 Great grandchildren. She also leaves a sister in law and many nephews and nieces in North Dakota and Minnesota

The family would like to thank Mimi’s very special caretaker, Rosie Roblato, who became her friend and companion and made the last 6 months enjoyable. Also, her granddaughter Maggie who made sure all the medications were taken on time, there was always a nice hot meal (with dessert) and was there to tuck her in and kiss her goodnight.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 PM with a Rosary recited at 7:00 PM, Monday, February 1, 2016 at Earthman Bellaire Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 AM, Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 9900 Stella Link Rd. The Rite of Committal will follow at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery