Nina Lucille (Meyers) Firebaugh

Nina Lucille Firebaugh, 92, of rural La Porte, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at Chesterton Manor.

Nina was born in La Porte, IN, on December 30, 1929, to Wheeler Richard and Iva Gertrude (Barnes) Meyers.

She was the beloved wife of Charles “Dan” Firebaugh for 66 years. They were married on September 4, 1954, in Galena Baptist Church. He preceded her in death on November 25, 2020. Surviving are her children, Jane Firebaugh of Porter, Jerry (Mona Reinhard) Firebaugh of Winfield, IL, and Karen Firebaugh of rural La Porte; sisters, Eleanor Benford of Michigan City, Irma Freeman of Sheffield, AL, and Betty (Bill) Swanson of rural LaPorte; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Maurice Meyers and Don Meyers; and sisters Esther Martin, Ruth Conklin, and Carol Waak.

Nina accepted Christ as her Savior as a young person and lived out her faith. Nina met her husband, Dan, while they attended Bryan College, where she graduated with a degree in English Literature. Dan went on to be an educator and elementary school principal. Nina was a homemaker, dedicated and loving to her husband and children. She made many memories with her children, including teaching her daughters to crochet, sew, cook and bake. She enjoyed talking with her children after school and hearing about their day, and, in the process, imparted wisdom and life lessons. Her smile and friendliness were known to many. She read her Bible faithfully and applied that to daily life. She attended Liberty Bible Church.

A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 21, 2022, at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center.

A time of visitation will be held from 1 p.m. until the time of the service on Thursday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Moody Bible Institute, 820 N. La Salle Blvd., Chicago, IL 60610 or Bryan College, 721 Bryan Dr., Dayton, TN 37321.

Condolences may be shared with the family online at www.cutlercares.com.