Nancy Fite

Nancy Marie Fite, 74, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. A Celebration of Life service will be held on June 28, 2026, at Papich-Kuba Funeral Service, 1228 2nd Street SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa at 2:00 p.m., with light refreshments and fellowship to follow. Papich-Kuba Funeral Service is assisting the family with arrangements. 

Nancy was born on August 7, 1951, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the daughter of Louis and Dorothy (Yohe) Nikodim Sr. She was united in marriage to Richard Fite on August 26, 1971, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Ely, Iowa. 

Nancy will be remembered for her caring heart, strength, and devotion to those she loved. Especially her eight grandchildren. She was an active community member and generously volunteered at Bridgehaven Pregnancy Support Center, touching many lives through her kindness and service. Nancy was active in numerous bowling and softball leagues throughout the years. She served Linn County Iowa for many years as a voting poll worker. Nancy was dedicated Girl Scout leader, excellent cook, and known for her delicious potato salad. 

Nancy is survived by her children, Rebekah (Jason) Callaway, Jessica (Chad) Robards, Carrie Fite, and Danette (Anthony) Fite-Miller; grandchildren, Isaiah Callaway, Nichole Callaway, Kyla Callaway, Carmen Ramierz, Sage Robards, Isabella Callaway, Serenity Robards, and Adric Robards; sister-in-law, Marie Grimm, Mary Opitz and Connie Nikodim; niece, Jennifer Murray; and nephews, Laurence Olson, Louis Nikodim III, and Joshua Nikodim. 

Nancy was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Donna Buckingham; brothers, David Nikodim and Louis Nikodim II.