Nimrick, Delbert J.

Delbert J. “Ark” Nimrick, age 81 of Woodhull, Illinois died peacefully on January 19, 2015 at Galesburg Cottage Hospital after a brief illness. He was surrounded by loved ones at the time of his death. Mr. Nimrick was a long-time resident of Alpha, Illinois.

He was born on October 23, 1933 in Sherrard, Illinois the son of the late Judson and Vivian (Brown) Nimrick. He was preceded in death by one brother, Rodney Nimrick and one sister Andrea Nimrick.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Elaine (Johnson) Nimrick, as well as his sisters, Chareen McKee and Wanda (Richard) Wilson; his sons, Bruce (Sandra née Horrigan) Nimrick and Gregory (Lori née Lutrell) Nimrick; his daughter, Becky (Brad) Jackson; twelve grandchildren; one great grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.

Mr. Nimrick attended Alwood High School and retired from John Deere Harvester in 1993 after 30 years. He enjoyed coon hunting, horses, and collecting knives and guns.

Private memorial services will be held at a later date. There will be no visitation or funeral at this time. Memorial donations, in-lieu of flowers, may be made to the Tri-County Ambulance Service or the American Lung Association. Hurd-Hendricks Funeral Homes & Crematory in Oneida, Illinois is assisting the family. On-line condolences and sympathy cards may be sent through www.hurd-hendricksfuneralhomes.com

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