Nina Nuzum 1938-2014
Nina L. Nuzum, 75, of Bluffton died at her residence Feb. 25, 2014, at 6:55 p.m. She was born Dec. 20, 1938 in Alvada to the late Wilson and Aimee Beck Fruth. On June 23, 1956, she married Delmer Nuzum Sr. and he survives.
Mrs. Nuzum was a homemaker. She was a 1956 graduate of Vanlue High School.
Survivors also include three sons, Delmer (Tammy) Nuzum Jr. of Columbus Grove, Michael (Teresa) Nuzum of Bluffton, Roger (Jaime) Nuzum of Bluffton, seven grandchildren, four great grandchildren, three sisters, Arlene Arnold of Benton Ridge, Joyce Beagle of Willard, Esther (Gerald) Johnson of Findlay, and two brothers, Joseph (Penny) Fruth of and John Fruth both of Alvada.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Barbara Sue Nuzum, a sister Aimee Matheny and a brother Wilson Fruth Jr.
Services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, March 1, at Chiles-Laman Funeral and Cremation Services, Bluffton. Revs. Enoch Pursley and Lee Pursley will officiate. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Bluffton.
Visitation will be from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Rita's Hospice. Online condolences may be expressed at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.
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