Anthony "Tony" Nistler

Anthony “Tony” Stephen Nistler, age 67, of Lake Park, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2026 at Sunnyside Care Center after complications with ALS. He was born on January 31, 1959 in Fargo North Dakota to the late Steve (Harold) and Mary Lou (Kreitinger) Nistler.

Tony graduated from Shanley High School and attended Dickinson State University, where he earned his associate degree in Transportation Engineering. His career in the oil field in Killdeer began shortly after. Tony later returned to Fargo in the mid-1980s where he worked for different local freight transportation companies before going to work for Olson Excavating in Lake Park in 2007. Tony worked there until his retirement in 2025.

Family was very important to Tony and his daughters Nicole and Rochelle were at the center of his life. While living by Lake Park, Tony enjoyed the lake, working hard, playing cards, hunting, singing in the church choir and especially ice fishing. He was active at St Mary of the Lakes Catholic church with the Men’s club and church council.

Tony is survived by his two beloved daughters, Nicole and Rochelle, five sisters and two brothers: Peggy (Steve) Lorz, Mary (Louis) Romero, Katie (Jim) Traynor, Peter Nistler, Paul (Bert) Nistler, Theresa Nistler and Amy (Doug) Scott and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services will be held at St. Mary of the lakes on October 10 with visitation starting at 10:00 a.m. and a funeral mass at 11:00 a.m., with a reception to follow. Friends and family are invited to join in honoring Tony’s life and legacy.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Tony’s memory to JPII.