Submitted by: Dan Rich

Nile Fergison

Jan. 16, 1908 - July 12, 2005

South Bend Tribune 7/14/2005

Nile Fergison died peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, July 12, 2005, at Countryside Place in Mishawaka. He was 97. He was born Jan. 16, 1908, in Redfield, MI, to Anna (Bement) and Robert E Fergison. He is survived by one daughter, Nilene (Robert) Ferro of Mishawaka. He is also survived by two stepchildren, Louis (Arlene) Kolupa of Sarasota, FL, and Barbara (Ernest) Lopez of Prescott, AZ. He is also survived by three grandchildren, Larry (Suzanne) Davis and Michael (Connie) Davis, both of Granger, and Terri (Michael) Linsky of Osceola, IN. He is survived by seven great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter.

On July 7, 1955, he married Genevieve (Kaniewski) Kolupa, who preceded him in death September 1996. Five brothers and two sisters also preceded him in death. They were Marshall, Albert, Lee, Frederick and Norman Fergison. The sisters were Gertrude Harris and Louise Staley.

Nile graduated from Elkhart High School and attended Valparaiso College. He worked as a registered pharmacist even beyond 65 years of age. He worked in various pharmacies in Elkhart, South Bend and Mishawaka. He also owned and operated his own drugstore for several years during the late 40s and early 50s. He was an avid golfer and a lifetime member of the Hampshire Country Club in Edwardsburg. He was also a member of the Masons.

There will be no visitation or viewing. Bubb Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Anyone wishing to do so may make a donation to the charity of their choice. Two recommendations are the Muscular Dystrophy Association or Pet Refuge in Mishawaka.