Eldred Nehrbass

Eldred F. Nehrbass, 89, Athens, died Wednesday, May 31, 2023, under the care of Interim Hospice at Athenian Living, Athens.

He was born July 1, 1933, in the town of Halsey, son of the late Fred and Helen (Thurman) Nehrbass. On July 25, 1953 he married Mavis Henrichs at Salem Lutheran Church, town of Hamburg. Together, they lived and worked on the family farm until retirement.

Eldred loved spending time with his friends and family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Most important to Eldred was God, his family and the LA Dodgers, in that order.

Survivors include his children: Linda (Jerry) Murkowski, Sherri Nehrbass, Joan (Doug) Abel, and Jane Nehrbass; grandchildren: Bruce (Kelly) Murkowski, Kevin (Katie) Murkowski, Diane Murkowski, Tadd Abel and Matt Abel; and great-grandchildren: Courtney (Matt), Cody, Easton and Jase.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mavis, on April 23, 2023; one brother, Wilmer; and four sisters, Alice Brill, Edna Krasonya, Marie Lange and Nila Kuck.

A funeral service will be at noon on Friday, June 9, 2023, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Athens. Rev. Mark Schwalenberg will preside. Burial will be in the Athens Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the church.

Memorials may be directed to the Trinity Lutheran School, Athens. Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com.

Paid obituary 137598