My sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Don. I remember Don as a warm and friendly guy. If memory serves, Don was an enthusiastic paticipant in ROTC and excelled as a student.
Glad I had the opportunity to get to know Don better while working with him on the class website and 50th Reunion book. He devoted many selfless hours to the task; not only for the 50th reunion, but many prior. My deepest sympathy to Barb and the family.
I have fond memories of Don from an early age. I recall he lived across the street from Dawson's Root Beer Stand where i used to go for the best root beer in town after delivering the News Sentinel. Don and his brother also worked there and I believe when the Dawsons put up a Christmas tree lot he worked at that as well. Of course we went through Bethlehem (Note the photo with Jack Springer and Don as captains of the safety patrol) and CLHS together. After graduation I never saw him again until the 50th reunion. It was very special for me to see Don and all my other classmates at both the 50th and the 55th, some for the last time. I look forward to the 60th reunion. I pray for the peace that passes all understanding for the family of Don as he is now resting in the arms of his heavenly Father.
Don was one of my childhood friends when we were coming of age near the Anthony/Rudisill Blvd. area. Like most boys, we were always looking for fun and adventure- biking to unexplored territories, honing our skills with our air rifles, canoeing along Ft. Wayne rivers, etc. Even at a young age, Don exhibited skills of a leader: intelligence, responsibility, courage, empathy, and willingness to help others. On his passing, I offer heartfelt condolences to his family. May Don's accomplishments and goodness never be forgotten.
THE REVEREND DONALD D. NORD, 76, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020. Born Aug. 26, 1944, in Fort Wayne, he was a son of the late Ervin and Lillian (Hor mann) Nord. He graduated from Concordia Lutheran High School in 1962 and attended Purdue University in West Lafayette, University of Rochester, in New York, and Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne. He married his sweetheart Barbara (Krumwiede) Nord, who survives him, in 1965 and they spent 56 happy years together. After college, Donald worked at Bausch & Lomb, and later owned Nord Engineering, Roanoke, Ind. After attending Concordia Theological Seminary, he was called to be Pastor at the following churches throughout his years of service, Shepard of the Valley, LaSalle, Ill., St. Luke's, Montgomery, Ill., and St. Peters Lutheran, Fort Wayne, until retirement in 2011. He loved fishing, flying, and the outdoors. Much of his youth ministry was done outdoors. He will be most remembered for the love he shared with everyone he met. Don is survived by his children, Don Nord, Rose Wilkins, Paul (Sherri) Nord, Matt "USA" Nord, Dana (Ralph) Ecker, Jessica Nord, and Nicole (Colin) Brown; grandchildren, Tim Wilkins, Micah Nord, Melissa (Jon) Faux, Melodie Nord, August Nord, and Dayana Ecker; great-grandchildren, Brady Faux, Hailey Faux, Roman Brown; and siblings, Ken (Judy) Nord and Larry (Nancy) Nord. Funeral service is 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 7710 E. State Blvd., Fort Wayne, with visitation one hour prior. Pastor Steve Ahlersmeyer officiating. Visitation also from 2 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Masks required for both. For anyone who does not have one, one will be provided. Service will be live streamed on St. Peter's YouTube channel. Burial in the church cemetery. Preferred memorials are to the church. Arrangements by Harper's Community Funeral Home, 740 St. Rd. 930 E., New Haven. For online condolences, visit www.harperfuneralhome.com
Dr. John Johnson
My sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Don. I remember Don as a warm and friendly guy. If memory serves, Don was an enthusiastic paticipant in ROTC and excelled as a student.
John Johnson
Class of 1962
Beverly Belles (Neilson)
Glad I had the opportunity to get to know Don better while working with him on the class website and 50th Reunion book. He devoted many selfless hours to the task; not only for the 50th reunion, but many prior. My deepest sympathy to Barb and the family.
Robert Gugel
I have fond memories of Don from an early age. I recall he lived across the street from Dawson's Root Beer Stand where i used to go for the best root beer in town after delivering the News Sentinel. Don and his brother also worked there and I believe when the Dawsons put up a Christmas tree lot he worked at that as well. Of course we went through Bethlehem (Note the photo with Jack Springer and Don as captains of the safety patrol) and CLHS together. After graduation I never saw him again until the 50th reunion. It was very special for me to see Don and all my other classmates at both the 50th and the 55th, some for the last time. I look forward to the 60th reunion. I pray for the peace that passes all understanding for the family of Don as he is now resting in the arms of his heavenly Father.
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Timothy Werling
Don was one of my childhood friends when we were coming of age near the Anthony/Rudisill Blvd. area. Like most boys, we were always looking for fun and adventure- biking to unexplored territories, honing our skills with our air rifles, canoeing along Ft. Wayne rivers, etc. Even at a young age, Don exhibited skills of a leader: intelligence, responsibility, courage, empathy, and willingness to help others. On his passing, I offer heartfelt condolences to his family. May Don's accomplishments and goodness never be forgotten.
Beverly Belles (Neilson)
THE REVEREND DONALD D. NORD, 76, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020. Born Aug. 26, 1944, in Fort Wayne, he was a son of the late Ervin and Lillian (Hor mann) Nord. He graduated from Concordia Lutheran High School in 1962 and attended Purdue University in West Lafayette, University of Rochester, in New York, and Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne. He married his sweetheart Barbara (Krumwiede) Nord, who survives him, in 1965 and they spent 56 happy years together. After college, Donald worked at Bausch & Lomb, and later owned Nord Engineering, Roanoke, Ind. After attending Concordia Theological Seminary, he was called to be Pastor at the following churches throughout his years of service, Shepard of the Valley, LaSalle, Ill., St. Luke's, Montgomery, Ill., and St. Peters Lutheran, Fort Wayne, until retirement in 2011. He loved fishing, flying, and the outdoors. Much of his youth ministry was done outdoors. He will be most remembered for the love he shared with everyone he met. Don is survived by his children, Don Nord, Rose Wilkins, Paul (Sherri) Nord, Matt "USA" Nord, Dana (Ralph) Ecker, Jessica Nord, and Nicole (Colin) Brown; grandchildren, Tim Wilkins, Micah Nord, Melissa (Jon) Faux, Melodie Nord, August Nord, and Dayana Ecker; great-grandchildren, Brady Faux, Hailey Faux, Roman Brown; and siblings, Ken (Judy) Nord and Larry (Nancy) Nord. Funeral service is 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 7710 E. State Blvd., Fort Wayne, with visitation one hour prior. Pastor Steve Ahlersmeyer officiating. Visitation also from 2 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Masks required for both. For anyone who does not have one, one will be provided. Service will be live streamed on St. Peter's YouTube channel. Burial in the church cemetery. Preferred memorials are to the church. Arrangements by Harper's Community Funeral Home, 740 St. Rd. 930 E., New Haven. For online condolences, visit www.harperfuneralhome.com