Emil Joseph Nunnink
Joe Nunnink, 91, of Shawnee, Kansas, died January 14, 2012, at his home.
Joe was born June 26, 1920 in Shawnee, Kansas. He served with the Army Air Corp in Italy during WWII. Following the war he was united in marriage to Betty Pflumm on May 18th 1946. Together they operated the J & B Variety Store from 1957 to 1971. Afterwards Joe started Nunnink Construction Company. He was a lifelong member of St. Joseph’s Church in Shawnee, KS and an usher for 25 years. He was a 4th Degree Knight in the Knight’s of Columbus and a Former Grand Knight. He was a member of the VFW and the American Legion.
He was preceded in death by his son, Andrew Joseph Nunnink, three sisters, and two brothers. Joe is survived by his loving wife of 65 years Betty; a daughter Mary Owens (Jon); sons, Jerome Nunnink (Kathryn) and Robert Nunnink (Laura); six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and close family friend Mercedes Castillo.
Joe was well known in Shawnee for his honesty, hard work and love of gardening. He was very proud of his time in the service and of his family. Joe was a role model not only for his children, but also his grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by his loving family and many friends.
Visitation and Funeral Service
A visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 18, 2012, at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, January 19, 2012, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Shawnee, Kansas. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church, 5901 Flint, Shawnee, Kansas 66203 or Advantage Hospice, 6340 Glenwood, Suite 109, Overland Park, Kansas 66202.
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Betty, Mary, Jerome and Robert,
Colleen and Myself want to express our deepest sympathy for your loss of your Husband and Father. Joe was a wonderful man whom had a long and fruitfull journey. I know it is painfull but remember the good times and know that he is now in the arms of Jesus. We are so glad to have known him and shared in some wonderful memories.
God Bless
What a long life Joe had- 91 years. We are sure he will be missed by many. You and your family will be in our prayers. May the days ahead be peaceful remembering all of the love and memories that you shared.
Betty, we are all so blessed to know you and Joe, and to have seen your loving family grow and enjoy each other.
You have personified the love and commitment of all our marriage vows, “for richer and for poorer, in sickness and in health”.
You have been our role models for Christian marriage since we met you in the early 1980′s. We will always look to your example of caring so deeply and steadily for Joe, no matter what trials in life might come upon us.
May God bless you, and that He daily increases your faith that one day you will be together again, healed and perfected in the arms of our Risen Savior, Lord Jesus.
Tony and Lynne
Betty and Family: We’re so sorry to learn of Joe’s death. What a wonderful person he was and will be greatly missed by everyone. Your family are in our thoughts and prayers at this time.
Mrs. Nunnink, Jerome, Mary and Robert, I am very sorry for your loss. Mr. Nunnink was a great father and husband and I am honored that I knew him my entire life. Take solace in knowing he is in heaven.
Mrs. Nunnink, Jerome, Mary and Robert. I am very sorry for the passing of Mr. Nunnink. It is never easy especially for a man who was such a great father and husband. Take solace in knowing that he is in heaven. I am honored to have known Mr. Nunnink my entire life.
To the Nunnink Family, I am so sorry for your sudden and sad loss. I have fond memories of Joe, his laugh and his stories. My thoughts and prayers are with you and all extended family at this very sad time. Find strength, love and support among all those that surround you!
Condolences to the family. Sorry to hear about your father Jerome.
Sorry to hear about Joe, he was a great guy. Joe built our first house and I have known him all my life, as well as you Betty- who we think of as a very special person. We will be out of town for the funeral but please believe that our prayers and thoughts will be with you during this time. Hope to be in touch with you soon.
Dear Family.
We were saddened to hear of your loss. Joe was the kindest and one of the nicest men we ever knew. We will miss him. As a couple and family, Betty, you and Joe were an inspiration to us. Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Our love and prayers to you all.
Trudy and Johnny Rosner
Betty, it has been many a year but I have not forgotten you and Joe.
I especially remember Joe’s smile. Here is a poem I especially love and I hope it brings comfort to you and to your family.
**ALL IS WELL**
Death is nothing at all.
I have only slipped away into the next room.
I am I, and you are you.
Whatever we were to each other, that we still are.
Call me by my old familiar name,
Speak to me in the easy way which you always used.
Put no difference in your tone,
Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow.
Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes we enjoyed together.
Play, smile, think of me and if you want to, pray for me.
Let my name be ever the household word that it always was,
Let it be spoken without effect,
Without the trace of a shadow on it.
Life means all that it ever meant.
It is the same as it ever was;
There is unbroken continuity.
Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight?
I am waiting for you,
For an interval,
somewhere very near, just around the corner.
by Henry Scott-Holland.
Betty & Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Betty, you were so lucky to have had such a long happy life with such a loving kind husband. The love you two had for each other is very rare. He will always be with you!
Mary- Im so sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts and prayers are being sent your way from the Krauze family to you and your family. Remember the good times and know that he is in a better place. May Peace be with you at this difficult time. Much Love
Betty, Mary, Robert and Jerome,
I am sorry to learn of the loss of Joe! I always admired Joe and thought he was a wonderful person. He will be missed by all that had a chance to know him but will also leave a lasting memory to those fortunate enough to have had the opportunity to spend time with him.
You are all in Kim and I’s prayers in this difficult time.
Dean and Kim Barber
Betty, Mary, Jerome and Robert;
We were so fortunate to have gotten to know Joe. He was a kind and wonderful man who left his influence on many people during his life. That legacy is a gift to everyone who knew him.
Joe will be missed more than words can say, but we will remember him with love and know that he is carried forward in our hearts always.
Betty, Mary, Jerome and Robert,
Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for your loss of Joe. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Words seem inadequate to express the sadness and loss you must feel.
“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.”
With sincere sympathy, Kellie
Oh Betty, I am so sorry to hear.
Joe was a great man, so gentle & kind. We have loved you guys for 20 years. He will live on in our hearts & minds.
Your friend always, Stephen Franano
Betty & Family: I have fond memories of working at J & B. It was a family atmosphere and a great job while in high school. I hope you find comfort in knowing Joe is at peace now in heaven. I offer my condolences to all the family.
Betty and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this period of sorrow. Rest assured that Joe is now at peace in Heaven.
God Bless-
Mary,
So sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. I remember him and your mother fondly when growing up on Long Street and our back yards made for convenient playing. I remember your dad at the J&B Store! Thinking of you, your mom, and your brother at this time.
Roxanne (Muff) Lang
Dear Mrs. Nunnick & Family:
I was so sorry to hear of Mr. Nunnick’s passing. He gave me my first job at J&B and I always remember him fondly. He was such a nich man and held in high regard by my parents, Oliver and Alice Richardson. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Betty, Jerome, Mary & Robert
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Joe, he was one of the best, their were a lot of my Dad’s friends that I looked up to and Joe was always at the top of the list. He always had a smile and always made a person feel like they were his best friend, the world is a lesser place without him! I am sorry I could not make the services, you all will be in my thoughts, God bless
Kevin Rafferty
Dear Betty, Mary Jerome & Robert~
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May your wonderful memories of the wonderful man Joe was give you comfort in the days ahead. ~Maureen