April 9, 1919 - January 30, 2012
Age 92, of Christ Rd., Warsaw, died January 30, 2012 at his home under the loving care of his family and hospice.
He was born April 9, 1919 in Warsaw, son of the late Martin and Jennie Burch Nevinger. Stuart was a life long successful farmer. He was a member of the Immanuel United Methodist Church in Warsaw, the Free & Accepted Masons, Warsaw Lodge, the Dairyman’s Herd Improvement Association, the Registered Holstein Fresian Association and was a long time member of the FMHA committee in Warsaw. He owned and raced harness racing horses for many years and raised beef cattle in later years. Stuart was an accomplished woodworker and enjoyed flower and vegetable gardening, fishing and big game hunting. He was a 4-H volunteer for many years, a long time Buffalo Sabres season ticket holder, New York Yankees fan and enjoyed traveling throughout the world and his hunting dogs.
Stuart was predeceased by his wife of 65 years, Florence, his granddaughter, Kimberly Nevinger and his brother, Russell Nevinger.
Surviving are his wife, Dorothy; his sons, Roger (Kay) Nevinger of Warsaw, James (Mary) Nevinger of Warsaw; his daughter, JoAnn (Mike) Seewaldt of Warsaw; his sister, Janice Truesdell of Williamsville; his grandchildren, Sheri Nevinger, Shirley (Rick) Turner, David (Amy) Nevinger, Jeffrey (Kim) Nevinger, Julia (Percy) Monroe, Maria Seewaldt, Adrianna Seewaldt; his great grandchildren, Kyle and Allison Turner, Greg (Christine) Nevinger, Holly Nevinger, Michael and Christopher Nevinger; his great great granddaughter, Delilah Nevinger, several nieces and nephews; his special caregivers, Chris Page and Linda Janes and his best dog, Bessie.
Friends may call Thursday 2 – 4 & 7 – 9 at Robinson & Hackemer Funeral Home, 246 N. Main St., Warsaw where a service will be held Friday at 12 PM. Burial will be in Warsaw Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Warsaw Public Library, 130 N. Main St., Warsaw, NY 14569 or to a charity of the donor’s choice.
February 2, 2012 : Calling Hours for Stuart M. Nevinger - 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
February 2, 2012 : Calling Hours for Stuart M. Nevinger - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
February 3, 2012 : Funeral Service for Stuart M. Nevinger - 12:00 PM
Apr 8.12 from Sharon Keaton:
JoAnn,So sorry to read about Stuart,He will be greatly missed by all who knew him,Thank you for being such a wonderful daughter to him...He loved you dearly.....
Feb 10.12 from JoAnn Nevinger:
I am so thankful that all of you enjoyed my dad's life and stories as much as I did. Through the tears I feel a smile over me from Nevy in heaven every few days. I love you dad!!
Thank You,
JoAnn
Feb 8.12 from Joanne Crosman:
Stuart was a one of a kind bright, witty, insightful storyteller that I have always been greatful for having crossed paths with. His knowledge was always appreciated on the "FMHA Committee", but it was his capacity to "tell a tale" that was the real gem. He lived life to the fullest, and will not be soon forgotten.
Feb 5.12 from JUne Green -Gary Howard:
We were so sorry to hear of Stuarts passing.Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Cherish your many memories. He and my Uncle Philip Gath were great friends and I had fun listening about their many adventures
Feb 4.12 from Kay Smith:
My thoughts with the family. I will never forget the passion of uncle Stuart's stories and how he could tell them with such flair and annimation. His laugh was infectious! RIP!!
Feb 4.12 from Svetlana:
My sincere sympathy to the whole family. What a beautiful tribute to his long productive life.
Sheri, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Feb 3.12 from Justin Yunker:
It was nice knowing Greg's grandfather.
Justin Yunker
Feb 3.12 from Adrianna Seewaldt:
Grandpa Nevinger! I wish I had been able to make it to the last time I would have been able to really say goodbye to you. BUt as we all know you would have wanted me to finish the exchange year I started and come visit you when I come home. You will be greatly missed by many and loved by all. And as long as I have a heart that can feel anything at all, I'll see you as clear as daylight. My grandpa, alive. One day I'll fly away too. But until then enjoy all of the young "heffers" and "fillies" waiting for you up there in heaven. I love you grandpa!
Feb 2.12 from Rebecca Sage:
Joanne I am so sorry. I was just talking to you the other day. I do know how you feel. Again I am so sorry.
Feb 1.12 from Bob Truesdell:
At every family get-together, he was the life of the party!
Feb 1.12 from Virginia Barry:
Sincere sympathy in the loss of a life well lived.
Feb 1.12 from Lois Nevinger Golbeck:
To me this feels like sort of an end to an era of Nevingers and farming. Even though Dad has been gone for many years and Stuart has been retired from farming for a long time, it still feels like the connection to the farm and growing up days will be gone now. I am glad I was able to come up and see Stuart over the years while he felt good and listen to his many stories. My thoughts and love are with all of you.
Jan 31.12 from Jim Gerrard:
My deepest sympathies to the entire Nevinger family. Stuart was a great man, and when I used to deliver fuel to his house he would always take the time to talk. I know in my heart that God welcomed him home to heaven.
Jan 31.12 from Sharon (Clark) True:
I am so sorry for your loss. I remember so many time of my Mom and Dad speaking of Mr. Nevinger. It was always good. I only met him a few times but the way he was described was true. A true farmer. Your could tell by his handshake. A hard worker but a big guy with a heart to match. You do not find to many like him around any more and that is a shame. We could all learn from people like him. Dad worked for Stuart in his younger years and that is where he got his knowledge to farm on his own. He will be missed by many and will always be close to your hearts.
Jan 31.12 from Tom Nevinger:
Obituary is certainly a beautiful tribute to a great uncle. So many memories of growing up across the street come to mind now. So glad that we were out to see him just a month ago when he still was doing good.