As part of Senior Day at the Douglas County Fair on Wednesday, Aug. 17, seven Douglas County senior citizens were honored for their volunteer work within the community.
Minnesota couple, married 60 years, died of COVID a week apart
Derrell and Pat Nitz died a week apart over New Year s and will have their memorial service this week. 5:00 pm, Jul. 15, 2021 ×
Pat and Derrell Nitz of Evansville died a week apart from COVID at New Year s. Their family will hold their memorial service on Friday, July 16. (Contributed)
EVANSVILLE, Minn. Derrell Nitz knew that, for him, COVID-19 was no joking matter. The Evansville, Minn., man s age and health were against him.
“I’m 85, with COPD, his daughter, Julie Carlson, recalled him saying. If I get this, this is probably a death sentence to me.