| Office | Member of the Berrien County Board of Commissioners |
|---|---|
| Term start | January 1, 2013 |
| Term end | April 13, 2015 |
| Predecessor | Bryan Bixby |
| Term start 2 | January 1, 1993 |
| Term end 2 | December 31, 2002 |
| State house 3 | Michigan |
| District 3 | 78th |
| Term start 3 | January 1, 2003 |
| Term end 3 | December 31, 2008 |
| Predecessor 3 | Ron Jelinek |
| Successor 3 | Sharon Tyler |
| Birth date | March 23, 1954 |
| Birth place | Benton Harbor, Michigan |
| Death date | April 13, 2015 (aged 61) |
| Death place | St. Joseph, Michigan |
| Resting place | Ruggles Cemetery, Baroda, Michigan |
| Party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Southwestern Michigan College |
| Profession | Farmer |
Neal Nitz (March 23, 1954 – April 13, 2015) was an American politician.
Early life
Born in Benton Harbor, Michigan, Nitz went to Southwestern Michigan College. A third-generation farmer, Nitz was the owner of Neal Nitz Farms. He was also a member of the Southwestern Michigan Tourist Council and the county planning commission, and a former president of the Baroda Lions Club.[1]
Political career
Nitz was a Republican member of the Michigan House of Representatives from 2003 through 2008. Both prior to and following his service in the House, he was a member of the Berrien County Board of Commissioners.[2][3]
References
- ^ 2007-2008 Michigan Manual: State Representative Neal Nitz
- ^ House Resolution 493 (2008): A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Neal Nitz
- ^ "Gongwer News Service-Michigan". www.gongwer.com. Retrieved 2026-05-18.