Victor Peter Nischik was born May 4, 1934 in Rowho, Poland to Vera (nee Denisevich) and Stephen Nischik. For Victor's first five years, he and his parents lived with his maternal grandparents in a small village in Northwestern Ukraine. His brother, George, was born there. His father was a "home" missionary to establish evangelical churches in that area. His parents were both believers. In 1939, his mother took Victor and baby George and her sister, Liuba, to help her with the children and joined the millions of refugees that criss-crossed Europe during World War II. With Ukraine being such a desirable land for farming and river transport, many warring factions had fought for this prime property throughout its history, hence with going from country to country and having different governments and languages in residence. Victor learned to speak Ukrainian, Russian, Polish, German and ultimately English. The British Mission Board aided in their family's immigration to Canada and ultimately the United States, settling in Detroit where all four became American citizens, knowing that as belivers God had directed and protected them on their journey. Victor graduated from Mackenzie High School and Wayne State University with a Bachelors of Arts degree. His studies were interrupted by his proud service in the United States Army. He served with honor and joy in the same Golden Arrow Division, the Eighth, that had liberated his family from Hitler's Germany. His active duty was served in Europe; his tour being 1957 - 1959, followed by the Army Reserves for four years being honorably discharged in 1963. During the Reserve years he was able to complete his education in Business Administration. He worked in Chicago area in the financial departments of auto dealerships, Moody Bible Institute, Harrington Properties and as a financial consultant in the power industry, all the while serving the Lord in his local community. Victor Peter Nischik was born to and was preceded in death by Vera (nee Denisevich) Nischik and Stephen Nischik. He was survived by his wife of sixteen years, Lenore (nee Harrington) Nischik; two beloved children, Judy (David) Johnson and Jack Nischik; two granddaughters, Aryn Rae Johnson and Abbey Lynn Johnson who called him "Papaw." He was also survived by his brother, George Nischik and his four children and families, who lovingly called him "Uncle Vic." He was also deeply loved and honored by his step-children, Vicki St. Gelais (Steve) Dixon, Christopher (Christine) Haire, Liesl (Mike) Smith and Joseph (Aneta) Haire and his grandchildren and their families, Owen, Duncan, Brendan, and Cameron St. Gelais, Erica, Jessica and Anica Haire, Hannah, Sarah, Josiah, Noah, Emma and Micah Smith, and Jasper and Juliette Haire. Also he became a proud great-grandfather of Cora Rose and Rowan Isaac. To these children Victor was also known as "Papaw." Lenore's siblings and their families also loved Victor, Fae Jones of Odessa, TX, William Harrington of Munster, IN, and John Harrington of Midland, TX. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at M.J. Dolly Cooper Veterans Cemetery officiated by Chaplain Steve Cannon. Military Honors will be provided by Campbell Patriots Post 184. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Richard M. Campbell Veterans Nursing Home, Activities Fund, 4605 Belton Highway, Anderson, SC 29621. Victor's earthly life ended November 23, 2015. We let him go and leave him in the Father's care, but with tears in our hearts, yet anticipate with joy our great reunion when Jesus calls our names. Good night, Sweet Prince.