Obituary: Robert "Pat" Nihill

Robert "Pat" Nihill

Robert "Pat" Nihill, 88, Kensal, N.D. died Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, at the Carrington Health Center.

Pat's visitation was Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. followed by a celebration of life at 1:00 p.m., all at Evans Funeral Home, Carrington. Pastor Jeanne Short officiated.

Pallbearers were all of Pat's friends and neighbors.

A burial will be at Kensal Cemetery.

Pat Nihill was born March 20, 1936, in Kensal, N.D., the son of John W. and Myrtle (Syvertson) Nihill. He was raised in Kensal and attended rural school and later Kensal High School, graduating in 1956. After graduation, he attended college at Wahpeton, N.D. Pat returned to Kensal and farmed with his parents until taking over the Nihill homestead in rural Foster County, raising small grain. On Dec. 20, 1968, he married Gertrude Sherlock in Carrington, N.D.

Pat returned to cattle ranching in 1995 and continued until he retired in 2011. Pat cherished the memories of his days with the cattle and being able to share them with his grandchildren, as he was a true cowboy at heart. Pat's red pickup became his trusty companion after retirement as he roamed the countryside, stopping to share stories and catch up with old friends. Each visit was a chance for Pat to relive the adventures of his younger days and to just see what everyone was up to.

Survivors include his wife, Gertrude; two children: Bob Nihill, Bismarck, N.D. and Billie Jo (Shawn) Neumiller, Carrington, N.D.; grandchildren: Ashley Neumiller, Abbey Neumiller, Austin Neumiller and Aaron Neumiller; two siblings: Jean (Kenneth) Nelson, Fargo, N.D. and Sandra Balvitsch, Carrington, N.D.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, George, Jack and Tom; one sister, Shirley Nihill; and a daughter-in-law, Lisa Nihill.

Arrangements by Evans Funeral Home, Carrington and New Rockford, N.D.