Nicholas John Wirzfeld Jr.

Nicholas John Wirzfeld Jr., 90, of Little Rock passed away January 20, 2026. He was born August 13, 1935 in Pocahontas, Arkansas to the late Nicholas John Wirzfeld Sr., and Lydia Helen (Rodekuhr) Wirzfeld. In addition to his parents, Nicholas was preceded in death by siblings, Louise Wirzfeld, Marie Davis, Ruth Murphy, and Robert, Ramon, John, Jacob, and Joseph, Wirzfeld; and his grandson, Bradley Grundy.

Nicholas graduated from Moro High School and proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He continued his education at Arkansas Tech University and the University of Arkansas at Monticello. Known fondly by many as “Mr. Telephone Man,” Nicholas worked as a lineman and PBX technician for Southwestern Bell (AT&T/Lucent Technologies) for over 30 years before retiring.

A man of deep faith, Nicholas was a devoted member of St. Theresa’s Catholic Church parish for more than 60 years. He faithfully served on the Parish Council and Finance Committee, acted as a Eucharistic Minister and Commentator, and was an active member of the Men’s Club and Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus.

In his spare time, Nicholas enjoyed golfing, especially the thrill of a hole-in-one. When not on the greens, he could often be found playing cards with family and friends or enjoying Friday domino games with his church buddies. He loved a good joke, was known for his imitation of Foster Brooks, and enjoyed entertaining others on group bus trips. Above all, Nicholas adored his wife, daughters, and grandchildren.

Nicholas is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 68 years, Betty Wirzfeld; daughters, Cynthia Wirzfeld, Barbara (Shirley Hurm) Wirzfeld, Sandra (Brad) Schultz, Regina (Wendell) Brown, Katherine Wirzfeld, and Monica Wirzfeld; grandchildren, Jennifer (Chad) Kelley, Amanda (Brad) Robinson, Tiffany (Bryan) Marple, Nicholas Brown, Brandie (Tommy) Sanders, Rachel (Dylan) Ward, Rebecca (Zach) Robinson, and Nathan Robinson; and great-grandchildren, Ava, Aidan, Aubree and Amelia Kelley, Emerson, Eleanor, and Shepherd Ward, Christina and Carley Hunt, Daniel Grundy, Maddelyn Marple, and Lyra Brown.

Visitation will be 6:00 – 7:00 p.m., with Rosary Service at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, January 29, 2026 at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, January 30, 2025 at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church. Nicholas will be laid to rest following the service with military honors at Forest Hills Memorial Park in Alexander.