John R. Nafzinger

In Loving Memory

John R. Nafzinger

1928 – 2024

Forever remembered

His Story

Family

Spouse
Ruth Nafzinger
Children
David Nafzinger (Pam), Jackie Burdick (David), Debi Swett-Esslinger (Galen),
Parents
John Lewis Nafzinger; Dorothy (Hines) Nafzinger
Spouse
RoseMarie "Ruth" Nelson (died before him, 2012)
Siblings
Larry Nafzinger (died before him)
Grandchildren
six grandchildren
Great-grandchildren
twelve great-grandchildren
Great-great-grandchildren
two great-great-grandchildren

A Few Favorite Things

A Life in Moments

  1. 1928Born in Hutchinson, Kansas
  2. c. 1946Graduated from Hutchinson High School
  3. c. 1946Served in the National Guard
  4. c. 1948Began 43-year career with the Santa Fe Railroad as a carman
  5. 1948Married RoseMarie "Ruth" Nelson
  6. 2012Ruth died, after 64 years of marriage

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