Obituary: James F. Ninedorf

MADISON - James F. Ninedorf of Madison, died Friday, March 31, 2006. James was born Dec. 18, 1927, in Madison, to Wilbur and Minnie Ninedorf. He graduated from Central High School. On Oct. 13, 1951, he married Priscilla Thompson. Fritz worked for the City of Madison Parks Department. After he retired in 1986, they traveled in their RV full-time. He spent his winters in Laughlin, Nev. and his summers in Madison. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Priscilla; three sons, Greg (Belinda) of Hondo, Texas, Gary (Carleen) of Madison and Brian (Lesle) of Arlington, Texas; six grandchildren, Jennifer (Don) Flanary of San Antonio, Texas, Jacob (Erica) Ninedorf of Hondo, Texas, Caitlin Ninedorf and Brandon Ninedorf of Madison, Daniel Ninedorf and Allison Ninedorf of Arlington, Texas; two-great grandchildren, Hunter Flanary and Austin Ninedorf in Texas; a sister, Phyllis Lingard of Verona; step mother, Hilda Ninedorf and half sisters, Delores (Bill) Tuggle, Darlene Munson, Joanie Ninedorf, all of Madison. A memorial service will be held on Monday, June 12, 2006, at 10:30 a.m. at EAST MADISON BAPTIST CHURCH, 4917 Milwaukee St., Madison. Pastor Greg Whitaker will officiate.

Originally published in the Wisconsin State Journal on June 4, 2006