Otto W. Nique

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Cass City Chronicle
Thursday, October 2, 1958

Pioneer Resident Otto Nique Dies

The Cass City area lost one of its pioneer residents Monday when Otto Nique died at this home after a month's illness.

Mr. Nique moved to the area in 1894 from Mt. Clemens. He was born in Mr. Clemens February 26, 1881, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Nique.

He married the former Miss Ida Striffler in Cass City June 14, 1905. He operated a hardware store in Shabbona and Decker for 43 years. He retired in 1946 and moved to Cass City in 1953. The couple celebrated their Golden Wedding anniversary in 1955.

Mr. Nique was a life member of Decker Lodge No. 470 F&AM and a member of the Order of the Easter Star No. 488. He was the Decker postmaster for over 20 years.

Surviving, besides his wife, are: a daughter, Mrs. George (Elnore) DILLMAN of Cass City; five brothers, Harvey of Oxford, Clarence of Lake Orion, A.L. Nique of Lapeer, Ralph of Livonia and Park of Pontiac, and two grandchildren.

Mr. Nique was at Little's Funeral Home until noon today (Thursday). Final rites were to be held at 8 p.m. today at the Evangelical United Brethren Church, Rev. S.R. Wurtz officiating.

Commital services will be under the auspices of Decker Lodge No. 479 F&AM. Burial will be in Elkland Cemetery.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Summer 2007)

(Research):Census Information:


Michigan, Sanilac County, Lamotte Twp
Enumerated 13 January 1920
SD 7 ED 152 Sheet 6B

119-120
Nique, Otto W Hd M W 38 Mich Ohio Mich Merchant Hardware
Nique, Ida S Wf F W 38 M Mich NY NY
Nique, Elanor S Dtr F W 11 S Mich Mich Mich

Otto married Ida S. Striffler on 14 Jun 1905 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. Ida (daughter of Jacob H. Striffler and Sophia Helwig) was born on 24 Jan 1881 in Michigan; died on 9 Jan 1969 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Cass City Chronicle
Wednesday, August 8, 1990
Page 5
Obituaries

Eleanor Dillman

Former long-time area resident, Eleanor (Nique) Dillman, 82, died July 29 in Zephyrhills, Florida.

She was born June 24, 1908, in Shabbona the daughter of Otto and Ida (Striffler) NIQUE.

She graduated from Cass City High School in 1925 and from Michigan State College (University) in 1929 in the field of Chemistry. It was there that she became a member of the Alpha Tau chapter of Sigma Kappa, and continued her membership for over 50 years.

She taught chemistry at the Women's Medical College in Philadelphia before her marriage to George A. Dillman June 14, 1934. The couple resided in Cass City for 35 years. Mrs. Dillman taught math and algebra in the Cass City Public schools.

The Dillmans were active members of the Evangelical United Brethren Church (Salem United Methodist). After moving to Florida in 1974, they became members of the First United Methodist Church and charter members of Trinity United Methodist of Zephyrhills.

Mrs. Dillman is survived by a son, Richard Dillman and family of Saginaw, and a daughter Marjorie STEIN and family of Hudson, Fla.

Interment was at Chapel Hill Gardens in Dade City, Fla.

A memorial service will be held in Cass City. The date and time are to be announced.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Winter 2007)

Eleanor married George A. Dillman on 14 Jun 1934. George was born on 2 Sep 1906; died on 14 Apr 1987 in Zephyrhills, Pasco County, Florida. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]