Murray L. Nolte
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Murray L. Nolte, 73, (formerly of Warsaw, Missouri), of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away Friday, July 26, 2024, at Menorah Medical Center in Overland Park.
Murray was born on December 1, 1950, to Murray and Marty Nolte in Kansas City, Missouri. On May 29, 1970, he married Kittie Pipkin of Kansas City, Missouri, and she survives the home.
Murray grew up in Johnson County, Kansas, and was a 1968 graduate of Shawnee Mission North High School. He attended Pittsburg State University in Kansas. Murray taught himself computer programming at an early age and began his career with Western Electric. He went on to have a long and very successful career in computers and remained a systems analyst until his retirement in 2017.
In 1985, Murray moved his family to Warsaw, Missouri, to a property bordering Truman Lake. There he became one of the first computer professionals in the area to work from home remotely for many years.
Murray enjoyed hunting, fishing and boating and spending time at the lake with his family and friends. Murray also loved music of all kinds and had a keen interest in keeping up with his favorite artists. He had a group of several close friends he had known since childhood, with whom he remained best friends his whole life.
Murray was a life-long Kansas Jayhawk, Kansas City Chiefs and Royals fan. He was proud of the fact that he attended the longest game in NFL history on Christmas Day, 1971, when the KC Chiefs hosted the Miami Dolphins at Municipal Stadium.
Murray was a devoted husband and family man. In addition to his wife, Kittie, survivors include two daughters, Kristen Cordes, of Lee’s Summit; Kim (Mike) Mills, of Clinton; one son, Andy (Anita) Nolte of Kansas City; six grandchildren, Konner (Abbey) Cordes, Kailin (Max) Taulbee, Cameron Mills, Mia Mills, Elliotte Nolte, Keira Nolte; two great-grandchildren, Knox and Kruze Cordes; one brother, Matt (Pam) Nolte; one sister, Melissa Nolte, and many nieces, nephews, aunts, and cousins.
There will be a visitation on September 7, 2024, from 2-3 p.m. at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO 64133. Services will follow immediately at 3 p.m. in the chapel, officiated by Pastor Joey Conway.
The family suggests contributions to the American Heart Association or the Kidney Association in memory of Murray Nolte.
Although I am a new friend to Murray, I was able to enjoy his humor while visiting with him and Kittie at their new residence in VCOP. Both of these new friends have a special place in my heart.
Murray was absolutely the best. He will be missed by all. Love to Kittie and the family.
Kittie 💔 so sorry to hear about your sweet Murray. Sending you & your family deepest condolences.
We only knew Murray for just a short while, but it was easy to tell what a good, kind man he was. We are sorry he was not able to really enjoy our Co-op life and we were not able to get to know him better. He leaves behind a good legacy in his family.
We enjoyed Murray the few times we were able to socialize with him. He was so soft spoken that you had to really pay attention to catch his dry wit. I know his family has many good memories of him.
Murray and I were friends since 1962 when we had every class together in the seventh grade at Milburn Junior High. We dropped out of college together in 1969, with another friend- Gary Garrison, and went to California to see what was “happening “. Murray retuned to Kansas City before Gary and I and immediately got together with Kittie. Murray was a caring friend and devoted to his family. My family and I visited the Nolte home near Tightwad, Missouri several times. We came to know the Nolte place as “tick city”. I’ll never forget the undercooked hog at one of those gatherings … so many good memories. I loved Murray like a brother and will miss him.
I know Kittie has strong support from Kris, Kim, Andy, all of the grandchildren as well as Matt and Melissa. I am deeply sorry for your loss.
I’ve known Murray and kittie for over 50 years,he was a good huband,father and a wonderful man.my heart breaks for the family,we will miss him and all the fun we used to have.my kids always called kittie aunt kittie.to kittie,Kris Kim and Andy I love you guys very much and ours prayers are with you .
Richard and I want you to know we are thinking of you and your family and in our prayers.