Bob Nazak was a dedicated family man, Naval Academy graduate, dog man, and a friend to all.  He, along with his wife Martha, bred and showed Kerry Blue Terriers for many years.  They owned 2 National Specialty Best of Breed winners.

    Bob served his country for 20 plus years as a naval officer and was the father of three children.  Bob always put family first but found time to give back to dogs.  He served the USKBTC in many capacities...perhaps best known for his math skills at our Futurity.

     It was with both sadness and extreme pride that we recognized Bob by dedicating the 2011 National Specialty to his memory. The Robert M. Nazak Breeder’s Challenge Trophy, recognizing the breeder of the Best of Breed at the  National Specialty was premiered at this Specialty as a lasting reminder of Bob and his contributions to Kerry Blue Terriers.

 

            Donald Wilde purchased his first Kerry Blue Terrier, Connell’s Wild Irish Rose in 1987.  In 1988 he and Rosey’s breeder headed off to the Montgomery Kennel Club show.  The plan was to have the breeder show Rosey.  Because of a conflict, Don showed her.  He put on his Irish cap and that became his trademark in the ring.

            Don and wife Jean bred and showed Kerry Blue Terriers under the Cordial prefix.  A name which truly described Don to those who knew him.

            Don was active in the United States Kerry Blue Terrier Club serving on the Board of Governors and ultimately as President.  He served as the first Chair of USKBTC Charitable Funds.  Don was the driving force for the formation of the Lower Michigan Kerry Blue Terrier Club.

     Martha Nazak was outgoing and dynamic …. a loyal wife, mother, grandmother and friend.  She was truly a creative artist in many disciplines, which contributed to her expertise in grooming and setting Kerry ears. She was strong competitor, but family and friends always took priority.  

     She and her husband Bob bred and showed Kerry Blue Terriers for many years under the Whimsy prefix.  They owned 2 National Specialty Best of Breed winners.  Martha actively served on the United Kerry Blue Terrier Board of Governors and Chaired the Haymarket Futurity for several years.  When help was needed she was the “helping” hand.

     Through her many adventures as a Navy wife, she raised three great kids and received tremendous joy in being a grandmother.  Martha always had a passion for dogs and loved all aspects of being involved the Kerry Blue community.  She was a friend and mentor to all.