Jesse Nix Obit

JESSE NIX entered eternity on May 5, 2025, surrounded by loving family.  Jesse was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus and those who preceded him.  He was born Dec. 15, 1940, in Aitkin to Wayne and Jennie (Amos) Nix.   Jesse graduated from the Aitkin High School with the class of 1958.  At age 17 he joined the Navy, served 3 years, then 17 years with the Air Force.  He was a loving husband, family member, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.  He was a long-time member of the Emily United Methodist Church and proud member of the Myrin-James American Legion Post #443, Ironton, serving as chaplain at the time of his death. He is survived by his wife Sue; his daughters, Shawn Nix, Alauna (Chris) Schroeder, and Teisha (Jeff) Banister; 21 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren; sisters, Elaine (Les) Moser, Clare (Rick) Richardson, Edee (Darwin) Johnson and Pat Chaffee; brother, George (Dena) Nix; sisters-in-law, Marlys Mongan and Mary Fletcher and many nieces and nephews. Preceding Jesse in death are his parents; infant brother, Stanley; sons, Jay Nix and Gene Jones; daughter, Treva Arzheimer and brother-in-law, Wayne Chaffee. A Memorial Service will be at noon on Thursday, May 22, at the United Methodist Church in Emily. Military honors will be presented by the Myrin-James American Legion. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the Church on Thursday.  A luncheon will follow at the Emily City Hall.  Expanded obituary and messages of condolence at koopfuner alhome.com.  In lieu of flowers memorials can be given to the Myrin-James American Legion Post #443 or a charity of choice in his honor. Arrangements are with Koop Funeral Home.