Sergei P. Nuissl

July 29, 1958 - March 7, 2022

Praise Him with the tambourine and dancing, praise Him with the strings and flute Psalm 150:4 Musician and teacher Sergei P. Nuissl, of Collegeville, died March 7 in Kindred Hospital of Philadelphia. Born in Barre, Vermont, July 29, 1958, as a son of the late Wilhelm F. and Elizabeth M. Fedjajeff Nuissl, Sergei was raised along Philadelphia's Main Line, and graduated from Lower Merion High School. He studied music at The New School and Temple University in Pennsylvania, eventually earning his music education credentials from Immaculata University. Sergei was a dedicated member of the Philadelphia School District Music Department and made an impact in multiple schools for more than a dozen years. Sergei was a musicians' musician, performing regularly with the Kennett Square Symphony, the Reading Symphony, the former Pottstown Symphony, at countless area churches, and with trios and quartets at local venues. He cultivated additional talents with private student lessons and summer music camps. Sergei participated in and supported church mission trips, contributed his talents to fundraising concerts and activities, and donated to many charitable organizations. As a member of the Christian Business Men's Connection, Sergei sought out like-minded individuals to share experiences and gain valuable life lessons. With his generous and giving spirit, he was involved with Focus On the Family and the Voice of the Martyrs. Sergei and his wife, Li-Ping, and their son, Enoch, each talented musicians on their own, enjoyed performing together whenever they were available. The family traveled extensively, absorbing the cultures and tasting the foods of some 15 different countries. An important event was that he was baptized in the Jordan River in Israel in 2019. Sergei also maintained aquariums full of lively fish; one tank a whopping 55 gallons. He enjoyed chess with Enoch, a Liberty University freshman, and card games with friends and family. Sergei is being remembered by his family and friends as a dedicated follower of our Lord, loving, fun, romantic, generous and honest. In addition to his wife and son, Sergei is survived by his aunt, Johanna Fedjajeff, Passau, Germany; three cousins, Wolfgang, Bernhard, and Albert Steiner, of Germany; three sisters-in-law, Li Juan Chao, Taiwan, Li Mei Chao,Canada and Ming-Lin Tang, Taiwan ; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his half-brother, William DeBlois Nuissl, and his brother-in-law, Fuji Chao. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his memorial service on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at 11:00 am in the Church of the Saviour, 651 N. Wayne Avenue, Wayne, PA 19087. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to Focus on the Family (www.focusonthefmaily.com/giving), the Voice of the Martyrs (www.persecution.com/donate) and Compassion International (www.compassion.com/donate). Condolences may be made by visiting www.PhoenixvilleFuneralHome.com. Please visit Support for Sergei, www.givesendgo.com/site/search?text=Sergei20Nuissl. Arrangements are by the Campbell - Ennis - Klotzbach Funeral Home, Inc., Phoenixville, Pennsylvania.