David James Niksch

David James Niksch, age 52, passed away at home on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.  He is survived by his loving wife, Beth (Belush) Niksch; parents, Frederick & Carol Niksch; sister, Tina (Brian) Barnes; nieces, Amanda (Haydn) Howell, Lauren and Emily Barnes; sister-in-law, Bonnie (Tony) Cocco and family; Barbara (John) Rockhill and family; brother-in-law, Brad (Lenette) Belush and family.

Preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Ralph and Vera Ludwig; and mother & father-in-law, Edward and Arlene Belush.

David was born on August 22, 1973, in Hammond, IN and was a 1991 graduate of Munster High School.  On June 4, 2010, he married his love of life Beth Belush and shared 16 years together where they lived in Indiana, Nevada and Arizona.  They loved Las Vegas where they enjoyed hiking in the mountains and taking in the beautiful nature.  David was employed at Minute Man Press in Crown Point, IN as a CNC Machine Operator, and previously worked as a Service Advisor for several car dealerships in NW Indiana, Nevada and Arizona.  

He enjoyed fixing things, especially doing home repairs, which made him proud, as well as working on cars.  He loved all things Ford, especially old Mustangs, working in the yard, and grilling.  His greatest love was his pets, especially his best friend, Daisy Doll, his pit mix dog.  Every day they spent the evening playing fetch together and adored each other.

David had a kind heart and was always willing to help anyone however he could.  As a son, brother, husband, uncle and friend, he will truly be missed by all whose lives he touched.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 4, 2026, from 4:00 – 7:00pm at Hillside Funeral Home, 8941 Kleinman Road (one block south of Ridge Road), Highland, IN. 

Funeral services will be held immediately following at 7pm prompt.  Reverend Peter Speckhard of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Munster, IN, will be officiating.

Private interment to follow at Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth, IN.

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