In Loving Memory

Nichopoli Pertzborn

Nicholas (Nichoploi) Pertzborn was born February 13, 1945, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was the oldest of three siblings born to Daniel Pertzborn and Geraldine (King) Matson. After high school, he served in the Navy during the Vietnam War era. After his service, he lived in California, Oregon, and attended MSU in Denver, Colorado, before relocating to Washington State and starting a family in 1977. From 1984- 2001 he worked for Boeing as a data systems analyst. Professional achievements include a Boeing Fellowship with Westinghouse and working as a Fujitsu consultant from 2005-2008 in the Tri-Cities. He served as a board member of Love INC in Pasco. After retirement, Nick and his wife Cindy moved to Kettle Falls, Washington, where he lived out the remainder of his life at their log home on the river. Nick enjoyed his Harley, family, and friends.

Nick died at home on December 21, 2023 after a year-long battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Michael Pertzborn and Daniel G. Pertzborn. Nick will be laid to rest at Kettle Falls Cemetery.

Nick is survived by his beloved wife Cindy and children, Corrie (Alan) Hale, Amy (Aaron) Dunnagan, Chad (Wendy) Swearingen, Megan (Clyde) Berry, and Jennifer Pertzborn; his sister Denise Anderson; eight grandchildren and one great granddaughter, Layla; nieces, nephews, and other family and friends.

His children will cherish the memories of camping, fishing, and boating at Banks Lake and Lake Roosevelt. Remembrances can be made in his honor to St Jude's and Wounded Warrior Project.