Frederick J. Nordhaus

Message from Michael Berheide

Wow. A legend has passed. My favorite band instructor at KHS. Even got the chance to play in a jazz quartet with him for a bit. A great friend of the family, and an excellent human being. We'll miss you, Mr. N.

Message from Jennifer Eiden

I was one of Mr. Nordhaus' students at Ottawa-Glandorf for eight years, graduating in 1998. He taught us all the value of hard work and the pride that we felt when that hard work paid off. I will never forget the excitement of our successes in marching band, especially my junior year, or the sense of accomplishment of being able to join Wind Ensemble my senior year thanks to the lessons he gave me. He will be missed!

A candle was lit by Shayne and Courtney Sims on August 21, 2017 8:33 PM

Message from Shayne Sims

Dr White,

We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that you and your family are in our prayers.

Shayne and Courtney Sims

A candle was lit by Connie Dehnart I'll miss seeing you at the Y Rest in on August 21, 2017 7:57 PM

A candle was lit by Dave and Janet Verhoff on August 21, 2017 6:22 PM

A candle was lit by Carl, Rhonda, Kristopher & Kylie Osterhage on August 21, 2017 3:17 PM

A candle was lit by Brooke Schroeder on August 21, 2017 8:21 AM

A candle was lit by Bobbi (Hey) Mueller on August 20, 2017 10:19 PM

Message from Greg Riepenhoff

My favorite memories from OGHS were from the baseball diamond and the band room. Fred was definitely one of the most influential teacher/instructors I've ever known. I am glad to have known him.

Expression of Sympathy

A TRADITION AND SPLENDOR was sent on August 20, 2017

May the horns from TBDBITL fall upon your ears on your journey to heaven. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God bless. Chris and Gloria McWatters

A candle was lit by John and Donnia Gould on August 20, 2017 2:09 PM

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We share your sorrow. We so enjoyed being band parents while Fred taught at Wapakoneta High School! He truly was a gifted teacher and a compassionate man! His influence helped our daughters continue with music throughout college and beyond. Blessings and peace to those who love him dearly!

A candle was lit by Julie Hall (Chrisenberry) on August 20, 2017 10:52 AM

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My deepest sympathies to the Nordhaus family. Mr. Nordhaus was my band director at Wapakoneta High School. He taught us a lot. We competed in several marching and concert band competitions receiving superior ratings. He took wapakoneta to the next level and put the city on the map. We even performed at the Ohio State Fair. I know in my graduating class, several of us auditioned and performed in college marching band. He was admired, respected, and will be greatly missed.

A candle was lit by Cathy James (Webb) on August 19, 2017 11:14 PM

A candle was lit by Warren Bowery on August 19, 2017 8:37 PM

Expression of Sympathy

A DEAR TO MY HEART was sent on August 19, 2017

Love forever dear brother and God Father. Laura and Matthew King

Message from Becky (Hoelscher) Newman - Wapak Class 1984

So sorry to hear Mr. Nordhous passed.
He left a great legacy that will never be forgotten. Blessings to his family.

A candle was lit by Jen Zimmerly on August 19, 2017 2:26 PM

A candle was lit by Jim Caskey on August 19, 2017 1:46 PM

A candle was lit by Lori Badertscher Barns on August 19, 2017 9:30 AM

A candle was lit by Jaime yant on August 18, 2017 10:54 PM

Message from Brooke Siebeneck

Mr. Nordhaus taught his students so much more than playing an instrument. He was a great man. Rest In Peace.

Message from Kendra (Hoyt) Kuhlman

To the family and friends of Mr. Nordhaus, I had the pleasure of being a band student of Mr. Nordhaus for about 8 years, graduating in 1997. Fred was tough on us band kids, but taught us how to be hard workers. He was the reason we were the best brass band around and did so much for the band program. Thank you for sharing him with Ottawa-Glandorf! Thoughts and prayers to all of you! Kendra (Hoyt) Kuhlman, OGHS 1997 Graduate

Expression of Sympathy

An A GARDEN PATH was ordered on August 18, 2017

Message from Dorothy Downey Corson

So sorry for your loss. Mr. Nordhaus was and always will be the best band director for so many of us. He taught us all dedication and determination. The memories of band are ever lasting and only because of Mr. Nordhaus.

Message from Deb and Tom Bauer

Even though he instructed both of our sons with their band instruments, I came to know Fred best while I played the clarinet in O-G Community Band. I am so appreciative for the many years that Fred gave to leading our group. I will always think of Fred when I hear a Sousa march. He had high expectations for our musicality and challenged us to play better than we thought we could. Our sympathy to Pat and the Nordhaus family.

A candle was lit by Troy & Emily Verhoff and family on August 18, 2017 1:16 PM

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We are extremely saddened and shocked to hear of your passing. You were an amazing band director and your passion for music was contagious to all those you taught. We were also very lucky to have you as our next-door neighbor for the past 14 years. We will miss our small chats outside and seeing our kids asking to play on Fred's front porch and backyard. We will even miss the occasional golf balls we found in our pool area:) May you Rest in Peace. God Bless you dear neighbor.

A candle was lit by Mary and Steve Bruskotter and Family on August 18, 2017 1:15 PM

Message from Jane and Joe

Memories....Gone to soon. Always friends.

A candle was lit by Putnam County Primary Care, Dr Jeff Eiden and staff on August 18, 2017 12:57 PM

A candle was lit by I am so sorry for your loss. He was a great mentor to me. on August 18, 2017 12:20 PM

Message from Krista (Ellerbrock) Cram

To the man who made me want to join band and play the cornet in 5th grade, after I had moved into the school district. You will be missed! Mr. Nordhaus made all of us "bandskies" strive for excellence. There was never anything less that he expected. Rest easy Fred!

Message from Karen Moser-Kiene

To my favorite band instructor there ever was and will be. You were so grand, standing up on your perch directing our band with every step we took. May God place you in charge of the most glorious, angelic band in heaven. Bluffton High School Marching Band '75-78 was a force to be reckoned with because of you. You will forever be remembered in my heart.

A candle was lit by Karen Moser-Kiene on August 18, 2017 11:16 AM

A candle was lit by Tim and Cindy Rettig on August 18, 2017 11:14 AM

A candle was lit by Tim and Valerie Laukhuf on August 18, 2017 10:06 AM

Message from Vickie Barteck

I am very sorry to hear of "Mr. Nordhaus" passing. As a parent of a OG musician, I have a difficult time expressing everything he did for my daughter to help guide her to her goal of becoming a professional musician. Every opportunity that came across his desk as a band director he would pass on to Jenny. One of my proudest moments is at the awards ceremony for for my daughter when she was awarded the Semper Fidelis award for Musical Excellence from a uniformed Marine. I know Mr. Nordhaus made that possible. I also remember him saying as a musician in the OG Community Band, "Come on you guys, put some feeling into this music, you lived life, you know the good and the bad, use those emotions to improve your playing, I can't tell that to a group of high school students. I remember those words of encouragement when I'm playing with the LACB. Rest in peace Mr. Nordhaus Vickie Barteck

Message from David and Rita Sweet

Fred did a wonderful job with the Band program. He was admired for his passion for music and getting his students to perform at a high level. We also enjoyed his sense of humor. Our condolences go out to all of Fred's family members.

A candle was lit by Connie & Paul Bendele on August 18, 2017 8:40 AM

A candle was lit by David and Rita Sweet on August 18, 2017 8:33 AM

A candle was lit by John and Catherine Fortman and Family--Fred Loved his Music! on August 18, 2017 7:41 AM

A candle was lit by Dean and Teresa Lanwehr on August 18, 2017 6:51 AM

Message from Carolyn and Jim Dunnett

We are so saddened by the loss of our friend and neighbor!! We send sympathy and prayers to Pat and his family
Carolyn amd Jim Dunnett

A candle was lit by Megan Ruhe on August 18, 2017 12:53 AM

Message from Gretchen Becker

Fred...your passing was sudden. We are in shock but so glad you didn't suffer. Just saw you two weeks ago...you were quiet, pale, silently suffering....as was your way. Hard to believe we were sailboat shopping for you a month ago and enjoying northern Michigan and the wineries in June.. There will always be a void at the euchre table and the holiday table without your help, you at my right elbow and my mom enjoying your quiet company. We are all making plans to come from afar to celebrate you and what you meant to us. You will be missed Fred. ,,,always. Gretchen

A candle was lit by Gretchen Becker on August 17, 2017 11:53 PM

A candle was lit by Greg Riepenhoff on August 17, 2017 11:22 PM

A candle was lit by Vicki Doty on August 17, 2017 11:16 PM

Message from Michelle Stroud

I will forever hold you in my heart. You made us work hard and yelled at us a lot in band but you led us to victory many times. I have tears in my eyes right now. May you rest in peace Fred. I'm so sorry to the family for your loss. He was a great teacher and kind hearted man. You will be forever missed by many.

A candle was lit by Michelle Stroud on August 17, 2017 11:04 PM

A candle was lit by Dan & Lisa Rieman on August 17, 2017 10:57 PM

A candle was lit by Joyce Killen Shah & Wahid Shah on August 17, 2017 10:44 PM

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Condolences to your family and loved ones, our thoughts and prayers are with you 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

A candle was lit by Joyce Killen Shah & Wahid Shah on August 17, 2017 10:40 PM

Message from Amanda Laubenthal

I will forever remember him as Mr. Nordhaus. He brought out the best in us, and made precision a priority on the field. May he Rest In Peace!

A candle was lit by Julie Kurtz Perhot on August 17, 2017 10:09 PM

A candle was lit by Jim & Nancy Mcbride on August 17, 2017 10:00 PM

A candle was lit by Wayne and Denise Phillips on August 17, 2017 9:49 PM

Message from Ed and Linda Bratt

Our deepest sympathy to Fred's family. We were both fellow teachers at Bluffton and Ottawa with your dad. He was a very good musician.

Message from Marilyn Miehls

My sincere condolences to Pat and all of Fred's family

A candle was lit by Marilyn Miehls on August 17, 2017 6:56 PM

A candle was lit by Max Ruhe, Sarasota on August 17, 2017 6:32 PM

A candle was lit by Bob and Phyllis Frey on August 17, 2017 5:38 PM