Peter Nilles Obituary

This message goes out to Peter's family, but most especially his mother, Judy. Peter was such a special person and my heart is breaking to hear of his passing. We haven't been in touch for 20 yrs yet I thought of him often. Especially while searching out colinsea verna at Messenger Woods. Sending you love, Jen Connon (Coby)

I'm so sorry to hear this sad news of Peter's passing. I knew him in grad school up in Maine, and thought of him often throughout the years since. I was sorry to lose touch with him. He was gentle and kind, and a champion at navigating through bogs. I'll always remember smoking a cigar with him during fieldwork in the Everglades. My heart goes out to his family. May his memory be a blessing and his loved ones be comforted.

I am so very sorry to learn of Peter's passing. He was a friend of my brother, William (Bill) Ralph Vogel, many years ago in Elmhurst. My brother passed away suddenly October 17, 2016 but, I wanted to share my deepest and sincere condolences as I too recall my brother's friend, Peter. I will keep Peter, his family and friends in my prayers.

I just found out about Pete's passing from my brother, Chuck. My heart goes out to all the Nilles family. It's been many years since I'd seen him, but I well remember him from our years on Forest Ave.

I am praying for him and for you all.

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Nilles family, especially Matt, whom we have known for many years and introduced us to Peter a long time ago at a backyard birthday party at the Nilles home in Elmhurst. He was a fine young man, and we are sorry for your and Lourene's loss.

Peter was a great neighbor Also a special friend . RIP

Peter was a breath of fresh air for all us at the Atlanta Plant Inspection Station. He never had a bad word to say about anyone and was always willing to help.

Sorry for your loss, my deepest sympathy to your family.

Peter, love you always. Praying for your family.

Peter, love you always. Praying for your family.

To Peter's Family

I can truly say that Peter was an exceptional co-worker and friend. I miss our talks about life and similar situations. He will be greatly missed

Peter was a sweet hard working co-worker and very caring friend, he will be truly missed. My prayers go out to his family and the love of his life Lourene.

Dear Brea, Andy, Linda, Sam, Charles, Lorane and Nilles family,

Know that Pete was a great soul, and that your pain and grief will pass with time. I heard over and over that Pete was a perfectionist and with that know that through his perfectionism was a candle with a light shining brighter than we can reach but it was through our beautiful Charles that their perfectionism was reached. He is loved beyond words, will be missed beyond words but his light will be carried on forever. With Love and Prayers

ON Behalf of the Ninth District Cook County American Legion.
Please accept our condolences over the loss of your veteran service member.
Our prayers go with you at this time of grief.

Respectfully,
Reverend Paul Laws
Ninth District American Legion
Adjutant

My thoughts and prayers go out to Peter and the family! Peter will be welcomed into heaven by all those who also loved him.

We loved Peter so much he has help us greatly. He will always be in our hearts and we consider him part of our family. We send our prayers and respect to his family and hope you guys come with the pain. Now we know that we should not take people in our lives for granted.

Peter rehabbed my first home. I loved when his red truck pulled up because I knew my day was going to be a little brighter. He was a perfectionist with a talent, vision, and intelligence I was so honored to experience. He was a kind and gentle soul...may you rest in peace now Peter.

I enjoyed working with Peter and he was a good colleague. I valued his insight and intelligence. He will be greatly missed.

Peter was a good friend and colleague. I valued his insight and intelligence. I enjoyed discussing our latest books and playing computer games by email with him. I miss him.

My prayers are with you all.

Peter and I were alike in many ways with a passion for knowledge and correctness, a love for the outdoors and the adventures that lie ahead on the horizon.

Gentlemen, we are going to relentlessly chase perfection, knowing full well we will not catch it, because nothing is perfect. But we are going to relentlessly chase it, because in the process we will catch excellence. - Vince Lombardi

To Peter's Family, Lourene Phillips and Friends:

My Prayer for Comfort

Another breath, One more step, A smile
When neither was promised.

Michael McDonald - October 2002

Peter and I were alike in so many ways; a passion for knowledge and correctness, a love for the outdoors and the adventures that lie ahead on the horizon.

Gentlemen, we are going to relentlessly chase perfection, knowing full well we will not catch it, because nothing is perfect. But we are going to relentlessly chase it, because in the process we will catch excellence. Vince Lombardi

To his Family, Lourene Phillips and Friends:

My Prayer for Comfort

Another breath One more step A smile
When neither was promised.

Michael McDonald - October 2002

Peter is truly missed.