1923
Ryland
2010
Ryland Nantkes
February 25, 1923 — June 5, 2010
Ryland "Rip" R. Nantkes, age 87, of Tuscon, Arizona died Saturday, June 5, 2010 in Tucson.
Ryland "Rip" Nantkes was born February 25, 1923 in Bellwood, Nebraska to Harry and Isabella (Selzer) Nantkes. He graduated from Kramer High School in 1940. Rip married Rhoda Miller on June 20, 1990. They have lived in Tucson, Arizona since 1992. He retired as CEO and President of Epsen-Hillmer Graphics. Mr. Nantkes's generous gift to the Columbus Public School Systerm allowed for the building of the Nantkes Performing Arts Center.
He is survived by:
Wife Rhoda Nantkes of Tucson, AZ
Son Andrew Nantkes of San Francisco, CA
Daughter Jeanine Oorlog of Florida
2 Grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews
He was preceded in death by:
Father Harry Nantkes
Mother Isabelle Nantkes
Sister Irma Johnson
Brother Robert Nantke
Ryland "Rip" Nantkes was born February 25, 1923 in Bellwood, Nebraska to Harry and Isabella (Selzer) Nantkes. He graduated from Kramer High School in 1940. Rip married Rhoda Miller on June 20, 1990. They have lived in Tucson, Arizona since 1992. He retired as CEO and President of Epsen-Hillmer Graphics. Mr. Nantkes's generous gift to the Columbus Public School Systerm allowed for the building of the Nantkes Performing Arts Center.
He is survived by:
Wife Rhoda Nantkes of Tucson, AZ
Son Andrew Nantkes of San Francisco, CA
Daughter Jeanine Oorlog of Florida
2 Grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews
He was preceded in death by:
Father Harry Nantkes
Mother Isabelle Nantkes
Sister Irma Johnson
Brother Robert Nantke
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