Vina Nitzel

Vina Nitzel, 97, passed away at her residence at Morning Star on August 14, 2022, with her family by her side. She was born October 17, 1924, in Billings, MT to Elmer and Martha (Sorensen) Hill. Vina was the oldest of six children. She grew up in Custer, MT and graduated from Custer High School. She married Fred Nitzel on August 18, 1945, in Watonga, OK. She is survived by six children: Nancy Kirk, Evelyn (Dan) Racki, Lyle Nitzel, Kenneth (Julie) Nitzel, Kevin (Barb) Nitzel, Cecil Nitzel; 14 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred; her parents; three brothers: Edward, Albert and Bill Hill; two sisters: Betty Bishop and Mary Hill. She loved spending time with her family, gardening, quilting, painting, and camping with her family. She will be dearly missed by all. A special thanks to friends and staff at Morning Star. There will be graveside services at Sunset Memorial Gardens on Friday, August 19, 2022, at 10:00 am.