Steve M. "Dirt" Nichter, age 56 of Auburn, died on Saturday, September 25, 2010 at 3:30 p.m. at DeKalb Memorial Hospital in Auburn. He was born October 10, 1953 in Whitley County to Herb and Mary (Bherns) Nichter. He was a Golf Course Superintendent at the Fort Wayne Country Club, Greenhurst Country Club and most recently at the Garrett Country Club. He was a member of the Garrett Eagles, Auburn Moose and Sons of the American Legion in Auburn. He is survived by his mother, Mary Nichter of Churubusco; a son, Michael J. Nichter of Indianapolis; a brother, David Nichter of Columbia City and a sister, Bonnie Zuber of New Haven. He was preceded in death by his father, a brother, Brian Nichter and a sister, Mary Nichter. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, September 30, 2010 at 11 a.m. at Thomas Funeral Home 1277 C.R. 56 Garrett. Officiating will be Fr. Derrick Sneyd. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 29 from 2-8 p.m. at the funeral home and 1 hour prior to the funeral. Burial will follow in Catholic Cemetery - Fort Wayne, IN. Memorials are to St. Martin's Healthcare