Bryce Philip Nigus, 32, of Hiawatha, KS passed away unexpectedly on Friday, ,August 6th, 2021 at Amberwell in Hiawatha, KS. Bryce was born and raised in Hiawatha, KS to parents: Ricky Nigus and Lori (Dachenhausen) Nigus and was the youngest of 3 children. His siblings would often joke that Bryce was the favorite because he could nearly always convince his parents to go along with his ideas.

He graduated from Hiawatha High School in 2007, Highland Community College in 2009, and furthered his education at Washburn University in Topeka, KS and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business in 2011. It was during his time at Highland Community College that he began dating his wife, Alayna (Tanking) Nigus. They both attended Washburn University and were married in Horton, KS on July 7, 2012. They resided in Topeka, KS where Bryce worked for Frito Lay, Inc before the birth of their first son, in 2013. With the opportunity to return to his hometown and raise a family in community he grew up in, Bryce and Alayna returned to Hiawatha and purchased his childhood home. He worked in Hiawatha at AgJunction, Inc. and later Koch & Co, Inc.

Bryce was the father of 4 children that he shared with his wife: Brody (8), Emersyn “Emmy” (6), Annistyn “Annie” (4), and Bennett (3). He was a dedicated and involved father who wanted to see his children grow and succeed. He could nearly always be found coaching one of his children’s athletic teams or assisting in their numerous activities.

Apart from Bryce’s involvement with his family, he found joy in hobbies including: golf, BBQ, watching KU basketball, and most recently, refining his palate with bourbon selections.

Bryce was a hardworking family man with big plans for the future with his wife and children.

Bryce is survived by his wife, Alayna (Tanking) Nigus; 4 children: Brody, Emersyn, Annistyn & Bennett; mother, Lori Nigus; Siblings: Brooke (Phil) Reynolds of Carbondale, KS and Brett (Paige) Nigus; Step-Mother, Laurice Nigus; Step-Brother, Nick (Kathy) Johansen; Step-Sisters, Rachel (Colby) Knudson of Horton, KS and Kelsey Johansen; and Grandmother, Mary Dachenhausen, of Sun City, AZ. He is also survived by multiple aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and extended family.

He was preceded in death by his father, Ricky Nigus of Hiawatha, KS; Great-Grandmother, Berea Nigus of Hiawatha, KS; Cousin, Branden Leupold of Leavenworth, KS, Grandfather, Phillip Dachenhausen of Sun City, AZ; and Uncle, Gary Nigus of Hiawatha, KS.

A celebration of Bryce’s life is planned for 10:30 a.m. Thursday, August 12, 2021, at the First Baptist Church in Hiawatha. Burial will follow at Miller Cemetery, east of Everest.

Friends may call at the funeral home Wednesday, August 11 after 10 a.m. until 4:30 at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, Hiawatha. The casket will then be moved to the church, where the the family will meet with friends from 6 until 8 Wednesday evening. 

Memorial contributions are suggested to be sent in care of Chapel Oaks Funeral Home to be designated by the family for the Nigus children at a later date.

A special message or remembrance may be sent to the family at www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com which is also livestreaming site.