Frederick E. Nicewinter

May 5, 1926 - September 11, 2019

Frederick E. Nicewinter, 93, of Muncy, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at the Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center of Muncy. Fred married Donna P. Hardesty on June 5, 1970 and shared 49 years of marriage. He was born on Wednesday, May 5, 1926 in Bloomsburg and was the son of the late Victor J. and Helen (Johnson) Nicewinter. Fred served his country honorably during World War II in the US Army. He worked as an Outside Plant Engineer for Alltel and retired after 30 years of service in 1992. Fred was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church of Hughesville, Muncy Lodge # 299 F. & A.M., Scottish Rite Valley of Williamsport Consistory and the Imperial Teteque Band. Fred loved playing his drum for many band concerts and several parades in the area. He enjoyed the time he spent with his family and friends. Fred enjoyed many years fishing the waters of Little Muncy Creek and spending time working on his model railroad as he was an avid train enthusiast. In retirement he enjoyed travels to Colorado and Florida. He is survived by his wife: Donna P. (Hardesty) Nicewinter, two daughters; Dixie L. (Gerald) Zehner of Bailey, CO, Michelle R. Reese of Muncy, a son; David S. (Julie) Nicewinter of Riverview, FL, four grandchildren; Julie Schumacher, Brian Zehner, Alexandra Reese, Olivia Nicewinter and by 7 great grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Fred is predeceased by his First Wife, Joan N. (Bowman) Nicewinter. A memorial service will be held 11:00 am on Saturday, October 12, 2019 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 122 South Main Street, Hughesville, with Rev. Ronald G. Montgomery officiating. A private burial service will be held at a later date in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Hughesville. In Fred’s memory, memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church 120 South Main St. Hughesville, PA 17756. Arrangements have been entrusted to McCarty~Thomas Funeral Home, Hughesville. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.mccartythomas.com.