John M. Nitka

SUN PRAIRIE
NITKA, JOHN M.  
John M. Nitka, age 56, died Tuesday November 10, 2009 in Fitchburg.   He was born May 12, 1953 in Madison, the son of Joseph and Marion (Turk) Nitka.   John was a great Packer fan and   enjoyed working on cars in his spare time.   He was known for his amazing and witty sense of humor.   He was a veteran of the US Navy.   He was a longtime employee of Gardner Bakery.   On January 3, 2009, John was united in marriage with Carol Ryan in Sun Prairie.   In addition to his wife Carol, survivors include 2 sons: John ""J. J."" Nitka of Sun Prairie and Jestin ""Jesse""  Nitka at home; 1 daughter Shandar Nitka of Sun Prairie; 4 loving stepchildren: Crystal (Bryan) Yelk, Elizabeth (Bruce) Grainger, Katie and Jacob Ryan all of Sun Prairie; 4 grandchildren: Sapphire, Alex, Kenton and Jacob; 5 brothers: Joseph (Nancy) Nitka and Mark Nitka both of Madison, Michael (Patricia) Nitka of Sun Prairie, Paul (Debra) Nitka of Pueblo, CO and Ken (Dee) Nitka of Richland Center; 1 sister Ginny (Jerry) Blum of Madison; a sister-in-law Joanne Nitka of FL; several nieces, nephews and his best friends Terry Yonkie and Brenda.   He was preceded in death by his mother and brother Pat.   Services will be held at 1:00 pm Friday, November 13 at the CRESS FUNERAL HOME where friends may call from 11:00 am until time of service.   Reverend Tom Edwards will officiate.   Military honors will be accorded at Sun Prairie Memory Gardens.   In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorials in John's name.
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