Andrew Nester Nissila

MANITOWISH WATERS, Wis. - Andrew Nester Nissila, 94, passed away on April 29, 2015, at Seasons of Life Hospice, surrounded by family. Andy was born in South Cary, Wis, on Nov. 23, 1920.

He is preceded in death by his father, Andrew A. Nissila, and his mother, Wilhemina Lahti Nissila, Ironwood, Mich., immigrants from Vaasan Laani, Finland; and longtime life partner, Ella Weidman; siblings Arthur Ruha, Toivo Ruha, Vienna Seppala, Jenny Osterhoudt, Samuel Nissila and Matt Nissila.

He is survived by Lillian Rayala, long time resident of Manitowish Waters, and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

Andy's hobbies included trapping, fishing, hunting and cribbage. He worked in many different industries including mining, logging and trapping. He also worked for several area businesses including Tri State Homes, Little Star Garage, Weber Cranberry Acres and Rayala Cranberry Company.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. with visitation beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 2, 2015, at the Manitowish Waters Community Church. Burial will follow at the Pine Lawn Cemetery in Manitowish Waters. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the Manitowish Waters Fire Department.

Bolger Cremation and Funeral Service is assisting the family, call 715-356-3200 or visit bolgerfuneral.com to share condolences.