Jean Nixa

Jean Nixa, 94, of Sioux City, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2017, at Good Samaritan Society in Le Mars. Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM on Saturday, February 4, 2017, at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel in Sioux City, where Prayers and a time of remembrance will take place at 2:00 PM. Online condolences may be given at www.meyerbroschapels.com.

Jean Ann, daughter of Omer and Ellen (Anderson) Dauplaise, was born July 26, 1922, in Superior, Wisconsin. She grew up mostly in the Superior/Green Bay area and lived in many places as her father worked in construction and moved frequently. Jean graduated from high school in Superior and then attended vocational school.

On November 20, 1943, Jean was united in marriage with Norbert J. Nixa at Pensacola, Florida. Eleven children were born to this union. The family made their home in Hawarden, Mason City, Osage and Britt before settling in Sioux City in 1957. Jean was a stay-at-home mom while Norbert worked at Chris Hansen Construction. After the children were raised, Jean worked for the Cancer Society. The couple enjoyed traveling during retirement. Norbert passed away on July 10, 2006. In 2008, Jean became a resident at Good Samaritan Society in LeMars.

Jean was a voracious reader of books, newspapers and magazines. She thoroughly enjoyed following college and professional hockey, football and baseball. An avid bridge player, she was a member of two bridge clubs. Throughout her life, she was a member at Blessed Sacrament and Immaculate Conception Churches. Above all, Jean cherished her family and the blessings they shared.

Jean is survived by ten children: Jeanne Johnson of West End, North Carolina; David and Jill Nixa of Carbondale, Colorado; Sandra and Terry Gernhart of Pinehurst, North Carolina; Kristine and Tim Brown of Clearwater, Florida; Nancy Gress of Kyron, Iowa; Steven and Dottie Nixa of Southport, North Carolina; Joan and Danny Dean of Springfield, South Dakota; Mark and Ardie Nixa of Dakota Dunes, South Dakota; Alan and Fawn Nixa of Henniker, New Hampshire; Joseph and Cindy Nixa of Ute, Iowa; 26 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Omer and Ellen Dauplaise; a son, Jerome Nixa; three brothers: Omer, Bruce and George; four sisters: Bernadette, Antoinette, Lucille, and Mary Helen; two sons-in-law David Johnson and Art Gress; a granddaughter Sara Steinhoff, two great-granddaughters Tori Hobbs and Chloe Fitzpatrick; and a great-grandson Conlee Gress.