James "Jim" M. Nush, age 50, of Hobart, passed away Thursday, September 7, 2017. He was born in Gary, Indiana on October 14, 1966 to the late Charles and Virginia (nee Fazekas) Nush. Jim was a member of Augustana Evangelical Lutheran Church in Hobart. He volunteered on the Lake Station Fire Department and helped at the softball fields. He was an avid fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers, enjoyed fishing and loved Pepsi Cola. He adored spending time with his two grandchildren. Jim was a real fighter and will be remembered as a courageous man who loved his family tremendously.
Jim is survived by his loving wife, of 27 years, Tammy (nee Passon) Nush; daughters, Amber (Sgt. Brandon) Carter; Erica Nush; grandchildren, Payten, Lorelai; brothers, Chuck Nush, David (Jean) Nush, Larry (Phyllis) Nush; sister, Mary (Dave) Conkle; best friend, Kevin Garber; Godson, Jeremy Nush; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Bob Nush, Paul Nush; and sister, Teresa Nush.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family.
A funeral service for Jim will take place Monday, September 11, 2017 at 10:00 am at Augustana Evangelical Lutheran Church, 207 Kelly Street, Hobart, IN 46342 with Pastor Charles R. Strietelmeier officiating. He will be laid to rest at Calvary Cemetery, Portage. Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 10, 2017 from 2-6 pm at Rees Funeral Home, Hobart Chapel, 600 W. Old Ridge Rd., Hobart, IN 46342. Additional visitation will be Monday from 9-10 am at Augustana Evangelical Lutheran Church. For more information, please call 219-942-2109. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.reesfuneralhomes.com.