Neal Nitz

Neal Nitz (March 23, 1954 – April 13, 2015) was an American politician.

Neal Nitz
Member of the Berrien County Board of Commissioners
In office January 1, 2013 – April 13, 2015
Preceded by	Bryan Bixby
In office January 1, 1993 – December 31, 2002
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 78th district
In office January 1, 2003 – December 31, 2008
Preceded by	Ron Jelinek
Succeeded by	Sharon Tyler
Personal details
Born	(1954-03-23)March 23, 1954 Benton Harbor, Michigan
Died	April 13, 2015(2015-04-13) (aged 61) St. Joseph, Michigan
Resting place	Ruggles Cemetery, Baroda, Michigan
Political party	Republican
Alma mater	Southwestern Michigan College
Profession	Farmer

Early life

Born in Benton Harbor, Michigan, Nitz went to Southwestern Michigan College. A third-generation farmer, Nitz was the owner of Neal Nitz Farms. He was also a member of the Southwestern Michigan Tourist Council and the county planning commission, and a former president of the Baroda Lions Club.^[1]

Political career

Nitz was a Republican member of the Michigan House of Representatives from 2003 through 2008. Both prior to and following his service in the House, he was a member of the Berrien County Board of Commissioners.^[2][3]