Mary Ellen (Bleich) Nolte

Mary Ellen Nolte was born on March 23, 1949, in Omaha, Nebraska to the late Helen and Richard Bleich.  She grew up in Omaha and attended Notre Dame Academy for high school. She obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Math from the University of Nebraska.  She was married in 1980 to Joseph H. Nolte, originally from Seneca, Kansas.  Mary Ellen and Joe enjoyed 43 years of a fulfilling and happy marriage.  They met in Independence, Missouri and then lived in St. Louis until Joe’s job took them to Fort Wayne where they settled long-term.  Mary Ellen taught math at IPFW for her local career and enjoyed hand smocking, reading and staying in touch with her many friends, sisters, brothers and other family members.  Mary Ellen is survived by her husband, Joe Nolte and her 3 children, Ann Settgast (Steve Dziedzic) of Minneapolis, and Susan Geels (Zac Cook) and David Nolte (Sara Beining), all of Fort Wayne.  She will also be missed by her loving grandchildren, Daniel Geels, Jocelyn Wallace, Gabriel, Morgan Nolte all of Fort Wayne, Nora and Hugh Dziedzic of Minneapolis; Siblings Jim Tamisiea, Phil Tamisiea, Mary Jen Cook, Barb Hoeppner, Cathy Pfeiffer, Frank Tamisiea, Sue Feregrino, David Tamisiea, Bill Tamisiea.  She was preceeded in death by her parents Helen Tamisiea, Richard Bleich, Howard Tamisiea and brother Paul Tamisiea.  Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 am, Saturday, March 9, 2024, at Saint Mary's Catholic Church, 1101 Lafayette St. with calling one hour prior. Visitation also, Friday, March 8, 2024, 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm, with the Rosary recited at 4:30pm, at Divine Mercy Funeral Home, 3500 Lake Ave., Fort Wayne. Entombment in Catholic Cemetery, Fort Wayne. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary’s Catholic Church. To sign the online guest book, go to www.divinemercyfuneralhome.com.