Frederick Charles Nix, 88, of Washington, passed away on September 11, 2023. Mr. Nix, son of the late Russell C. Nix and Marjorie nee Schwentker, was born on March 14, 1935, in Washington. He received his education from Washington High School and graduated from the University of Missouri-Rolla on May 13, 1965. Fred was a Professor of Physics at St. Louis University.
Mr. Nix was a member of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ in Washington. Fred served his country honorably as a member of the United States Army.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Among his survivors are special friends and neighbors, Bob and Yvonne Garza, and many other dear neighbors and friends.
Visitation will be Thursday, September 14, 2023, from 11-11:30 a.m. at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ in Washington, with the funeral service beginning at 11:30 a.m. Interment with full military honors will be held at the St. Peter’s United Church of Christ Cemetery in New Haven.
Memorial donations can be made to Central Methodist University, St. Louis University, Washington High School, or St. Francis Borgia High School.
Arrangements in care of Nieburg-Vitt, Miller Funeral Home, Washington.
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