Nancy Frederick Gollnick

Nancy Frederick Gollnick, 71, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, July 30, 2023 in Vero Beach, Florida.  Nancy was born on September 22, 1951 in Beaver Falls, PA and moved to Vero Beach from Lombard, Illinois in 1958.

She was a graduate of Indian River State College and received her bachelor’s degree in business administration from Barry University.

Former owner of Westside Racquet Club, Nancy was an avid tennis player and enjoyed coordinating events for the members of the club.  Looking for a new career, Nancy began working for the Dodgers on April 1, 1990, as Executive Assistant to Craig Callan, V.P. of Dodgertown until she retired on June 1, 2022.  (She always said she didn’t know who the April fool’s joke was on, her or the Dodgers).   During her tenure she ran the LA Dodgers Adult Baseball Camp here at what is now known as the Jackie Robinson Training Complex and has remained friends and in touch with many of the campers.

Nancy was a member of St. Helen Catholic Church.

Since 2001, she was a member of the National Exchange Club where she was heavily involved in the prevention of child abuse and held the following titles:   Florida District Exchange Club President, Florida District Director (Region 9, Division 2), District Convention Coordinator, District Newsletter Editor, Past Club President, Secretary and Newsletter Editor of the Exchange Club of Indian River.   Nancy was recognized as a leader of Exchange and was the recipient of many awards including the Distinguished District President, Star District President, Outstanding District Director, and two times Exchangite of the Year.  Over the years, Nancy served on the boards of the Chamber of Commerce, Habitat for Humanity, United Way, and was an affiliate of the Treasure Coast Human Resource Association.  She was also a member of Phi Beta Psi Sorority promoting cancer research.

Nancy led an adventurous life, skiing, playing golf, tennis, boating and enjoyed traveling.  She was a devoted friend to so many as she was kind, thoughtful, a good listener, showed attention to detail and had a wonderful sense of humor.

Survivors include:  Sister, Barbara Parent (Richard); Brothers, Don Frederick (Donna) Steve Frederick (Jenny); Son, Camron Gollnick; Daughter, Lindsey Gollnick Spears, Grandchildren; Dustin, Kelly and Jason Spears; Great Grandson, Roman Spears; Uncle, Wayne Kistler; Aunts, Karen Egan, Brenda Kistler and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by Dad & Mother; George and Joline Frederick; Grandparents, Edward and Irma Kistler; Uncles, Don Kistler, Paul Kistler, J.B. Egan III.

Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, August 12, 2023 at 10:00 AM at St. Helen Catholic Church.

In lieu of flowers, please make a memorial contribution in her name to the Exchange Club of Indian River Foundation, P.O. Box 93, Vero Beach 32961.

Arrangements are by Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach.