Nadine S. Railsback

Nadine S. Railsback

April 18, 1927 - April 23, 2017



Nadine Pnut S. Railsback, 90, passed away peacefully in Whittier on April 23, 2017. Born on April 18, 1927 in Wellsburg, Iowa, Nadine was born to parents Richard & Vina (Kalkwarf) Schmidt. She was married to Guy Fletcher Railsback on January 18, 1947 and together they had three sons, Craig, Lance and Scott. Her life on earth will be missed, but her reception in heaven is celebrated by her family.



Nadine spent her youth growing up in Iowa. At age 18 she travelled by herself to California to begin her new life as an adult. She worked as a secretary for Baker Oil Tools. Only two years after moving to California, she married her husband, Guy Railsback. Early on in their marriage she and Guy lived in Pico Rivera before finally moving to Whittier. She became a homemaker where she was a treasured wife and loving mother.



Many interests and activities kept Nadine busy: She worshipped at Trinity Lutheran Church in Whittier for many years; was an active member at Candlewood Country Club in Whittier where she honed her skills as an excellent golfer; a lifetime member of the Whittier Emblem Club, and a member and advisor for numerous private and public committees. In addition to her involvements in the community, Nadine was a champion bowler, a tenacious card player and was very competitive in all things, loving all sports in general.



Nadine is survived by her brother, Richard; her three sons, Craig, Lance, Scott and their wives; four grandchildren; and six great grandchildren.