Fred Nanini, 86, a retired oil field worker and Army Veteran from Cut Bank, passed away Wednesday, January 16, at the Northern Rockies Medical Center from natural causes. At his request cremation has taken place and no services are planned. Whitted Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Wanda (Wiley) Nanini of Cut Bank; daughters, Twila (Jurgen) Wigen of Devon and Theresa (David) Wilson of Pomeroy, WA; sister, Bonnie (Lee) Manicke of Polson; brothers, Ralph (Dodie) Nanini of Great Falls and Sam (Harriet) Nanini of Havre.
He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Mary Miller; and brothers, Joe and Bill.
Fred was born February 2, 1926, at Great Falls to Peter & Erma (Luchi) Nanini. Fred grew up and was educated in Cut Bank. He served with the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He and Wanda Wiley were married January 28, 1953, at Cut Bank.
Fred worked for the Union Oil Company for nearly 45 years as a truck driver, pumper and rig hand before his retirement. He enjoyed roping, picking huckleberries, fishing, hunting and taking walks with Wanda around Cut Bank. He was an active member of the saddle club and roping club.