Nita D. Messer, 67, of Akron, Ind., and formerly of North Manchester, Ind., passed away at 9:50 p.m., Wednesday, May 7, 2014, at her son’s residence.

She was born Aug. 3, 1946, in Rochester, Ind., to Harry and Martha (Dunsizer) Norman.  She was a graduate of Aubbeenaubbee High School. On June of 1962, she was married to Emmitt Messer who preceded her in death. 

Nita had worked for several different places like the Akron Elementary School, Da-Lite Screen and Peabody Retirement Community. She enjoyed her grandkids, mushroom hunting and fishing.

She is survived by sons: Bob (Lisa) Messer, Akron; Michael Messer, North Manchester; David Messer – Pierceton, Ind.; Norman (Karen) Messer, Ashburn, Va.; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a sister; Nancy Ousley; and a brother; Bob and Dee Norman.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Saturday, May 17, at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 17, at the funeral home with Pastor Danny Honeycutt officiating. Burial will be in Culver Masonic Cemetery, Culver, Ind.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Kosciusko County Hospice.