Brian Nackers, age 34, of Appleton, was greeted at the Gates of Heaven by his grandma and grandpa Vander Heyden and grandma and grandpa Nackers, along with his cousin Ben Schmeltzer on Saturday, May 24, 2014. He was born on July 21, 1979, in Appleton, the son of William “Bill” and Mary Ellyn (Vander Heyden)…
Continue ReadingBrian Nackers, age 34, of Appleton, was greeted at the Gates of Heaven by his grandma and grandpa Vander Heyden and grandma and grandpa Nackers, along with his cousin Ben Schmeltzer on Saturday, May 24, 2014. He was born on July 21, 1979, in Appleton, the son of William “Bill” and Mary Ellyn (Vander Heyden) Nackers. Brian graduated from Kimberly High School in 1997 followed by an Associate Degree in Marketing in 2000 from Fox Valley Technical College. He was a past member of the Fox Cities Spina Bifida Association. Brian was a statistician for the Kimberly High School Basketball Team. He volunteered for the Disabled American Veteran van program at John H. Bradley VA Outpatient Clinic and Paper Discovery. Brian was the proud recipient of the President's “Call to Service” Award in 2012 and a Make-A-Wish Foundation Recipient. He had completed a 5K during one summer and then a 10K the next year, along with being a regular camper at Camp Ability in Lake Forest, Illinois. Brian was an avid Packer fan and looked forward to the annual vacation to Branson, Missouri, where he met and became a friend to many performers and their families. His family meant the world to him and he loved doing ANY and ALL activities with his brother Tom and his family.
Brian is survived by his loving parents Mary and Bill Nackers; his amazing brother Thomas W. (Kerry) Nackers of Hubertus; nieces Taylor Nichole and Kendall Lauren Nackers; aunts and uncles: Judy Vander Heyden of Appleton, Rev. William Vander Heyden of Sarasota, Florida, Phyllis (Jim) Leitermann of Kimberly, Bonnie (Gary) Simonsen of Mountain, Gene (Julie) Nackers of Neenah, Denny (Diane) Nackers of Neenah, LuAnn (Gary) Schmeltzer of Appleton, Gary (Vicki) Nackers of Hunterville, Indiana, and Jeff (Lori) Nackers of Sherwood; along with numerous cousins and friends.
The funeral liturgy for Brian will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, May 31, 2014 at SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH, 222 E. Fremont Street in Appleton. Fr. Bill Vander Heyden will be officiating. Interment will take place at St. John Catholic Cemetery on Valley Road in the Town of Menasha. A time of visitation will be held at the church on Saturday from 9:00 am until 10:45 am. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established. Online condolences can be offered at www.wichmannfargo.com.
A special thank you to all of you who were so involved in Brian's life, the Doctors and staff of Froedtert Hospital, Milwaukee, especially Wound Care Specialist Janice Erbe; the staff of Appleton Medical Center, as well as all of Brian's previous hospitals, Out-patient Clinics, and local Home Care Providers.
Brian, you were the bravest of all. You were loved so dearly during your time on earth, only to be surpassed by those above. Know we wait for the time to be together again.
All our love always,
Mom & Dad
Uncle Bill Vander Heyden
left a message on May 22, 2015:
On May 24th of this Memorial Day Weekend 2015, the family of Brian Nackers will observe the one-year anniversary of his death. Not a month has passed that his parents, Mary & Bill, and brother Tom and his family, & their larger family and friends have not remembered him in some way. Not a day or night has passed without a thought, or prayer, or tear in Brian's behalf. As the flag is run aloft at the ceremony of reveille this weekend, it remains a symbol of our belief in the resurrection of the body, and for us the everlasting life we hope to share with Brian and the Lord.
Betty and Ed Polacek
left a message on June 25, 2014:
We were so very sorry to hear about Brian's passing. He was a blessing in countless ways and he left you much too soon. May God bring you both healing peace. Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Betty and Ed Polacek
Mary Nackers
left a message on June 24, 2014:
Our dear Brian,
Today is a month since you left us for a life of no more pain or suffering.
We are left with a void that will never be filled. I hold unto all the wonderful
hugs you gave me, I'm so glad we always made time for that and to tell
each other that we loved each other. I struggle to be strong like you, what
a role model you were, so I'll ask your help in that area. Be happy Brian
and know we are waiting to see you again.
All my love,
Mom
William Vander Heyden
left a message on June 3, 2014:
Like so many whose great spirit is recognized as much after death as during life, we thank you for how you inspired us with your determination, smile, sense of humor, and a faith nourished by the Ozark Mountains, Branson's songs of hope and love, and a family in which God's love was made manifest.
Uncle Bill Vander Heyden
Deacon Dan Koszalinski
left a message on May 31, 2014:
May God continue to bless you, Brian, with an eternal life of love, peace and joy just like in your life here. Your life of great courage and faith inspired many by letting the light of God's Spirit entwined with yours, shine forth.
Deacon Dan
Peace of mind is a call away. We're here when you need us most.
Dana Berns
left a message on May 30, 2014:
Dear Nackers Family,
I am sorry to hear of Brian's death. He was a very lucky fellow to have such a wonderful supportive family during his lifetime.
I will be thinking of all of you on Saturday as you remember Brian and celebrate his life.
Sue Neabling Losse
left a message on May 29, 2014:
Mary,
Sorry to read about Brian's passing. I can't begin to understand the loss your going through. Just know that your in my prayers and that Brian is pain free and now at peace. Please say hello to Father Bill and Judy for me.
Love your cousin,
Sue "Neabling" Losse
Mary Kay and Jerry
left a message on May 27, 2014:
Mary, Bill Tom and famly,
We are so sorry. Brian gave every fight he had in him to keep going. He has been thru so much in his short life. You all have given him and done for him everything humanly possible to make his life a joyous and happy one. Memories will forever be imprinted in your hearts. His Grandma's and Grandpa's are now hugging him and watching him run around. I will miss talking to him about Branson and all the reality shows we both loved so much. He made us laugh so many times with his funny sense of humor. We have heavy hearts for all of you. He is at peace now and pain free. May God wrap his arms around you and give the strength to get thru this difficult time. Love and hugs to all of you. RIP our dear friend Brian.
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Uncle Bill Vander Heyden
left a message on May 22, 2015:
On May 24th of this Memorial Day Weekend 2015, the family of Brian Nackers will observe the one-year anniversary of his death. Not a month has passed that his parents, Mary & Bill, and brother Tom and his family, & their larger family and friends have not remembered him in some way. Not a day or night has passed without a thought, or prayer, or tear in Brian's behalf. As the flag is run aloft at the ceremony of reveille this weekend, it remains a symbol of our belief in the resurrection of the body, and for us the everlasting life we hope to share with Brian and the Lord.
Betty and Ed Polacek
left a message on June 25, 2014:
We were so very sorry to hear about Brian's passing. He was a blessing in countless ways and he left you much too soon. May God bring you both healing peace. Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Betty and Ed Polacek
Mary Nackers
left a message on June 24, 2014:
Our dear Brian,
Today is a month since you left us for a life of no more pain or suffering.
We are left with a void that will never be filled. I hold unto all the wonderful
hugs you gave me, I'm so glad we always made time for that and to tell
each other that we loved each other. I struggle to be strong like you, what
a role model you were, so I'll ask your help in that area. Be happy Brian
and know we are waiting to see you again.
All my love,
Mom
William Vander Heyden
left a message on June 3, 2014:
Like so many whose great spirit is recognized as much after death as during life, we thank you for how you inspired us with your determination, smile, sense of humor, and a faith nourished by the Ozark Mountains, Branson's songs of hope and love, and a family in which God's love was made manifest.
Uncle Bill Vander Heyden
Deacon Dan Koszalinski
left a message on May 31, 2014:
May God continue to bless you, Brian, with an eternal life of love, peace and joy just like in your life here. Your life of great courage and faith inspired many by letting the light of God's Spirit entwined with yours, shine forth.
Deacon Dan
Peace of mind is a call away. We're here when you need us most.
Dana Berns
left a message on May 30, 2014:
Dear Nackers Family,
I am sorry to hear of Brian's death. He was a very lucky fellow to have such a wonderful supportive family during his lifetime.
I will be thinking of all of you on Saturday as you remember Brian and celebrate his life.
Sue Neabling Losse
left a message on May 29, 2014:
Mary,
Sorry to read about Brian's passing. I can't begin to understand the loss your going through. Just know that your in my prayers and that Brian is pain free and now at peace. Please say hello to Father Bill and Judy for me.
Love your cousin,
Sue "Neabling" Losse
Mary Kay and Jerry
left a message on May 27, 2014:
Mary, Bill Tom and famly,
We are so sorry. Brian gave every fight he had in him to keep going. He has been thru so much in his short life. You all have given him and done for him everything humanly possible to make his life a joyous and happy one. Memories will forever be imprinted in your hearts. His Grandma's and Grandpa's are now hugging him and watching him run around. I will miss talking to him about Branson and all the reality shows we both loved so much. He made us laugh so many times with his funny sense of humor. We have heavy hearts for all of you. He is at peace now and pain free. May God wrap his arms around you and give the strength to get thru this difficult time. Love and hugs to all of you. RIP our dear friend Brian.
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