Norman Francis Nesley
February 27, 1925 — March 31, 2013
Norman Francis Nesley, 88, a temporary resident of Westridge Care Center, Cedar Rapids, died Sunday, March 31, 2013, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids, of complications from pneumonia. Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. Thursday, April 4, 2013, at Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, Marion, by Pastor Dennis Johnson. The family will greet friends from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 3, 2013, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion. Burial: Oakwood Cemetery, Monticello.
Survivors include his wife, Janet; three children, Jonathan Nesley of Cedar Rapids, Jennifer Nesley of Cedar Rapids, and Jill (Dean) Waterhouse of Cedar Rapids; six grandchildren, Ryan, Nick, Nathan, Alissa, Kaylee, and Emily; two brothers, Glen (Dorothy) Nesley of Coggon, and Dean (Marcia) Nesley of Wauscott, WI; and two sisters, Johann (Charlie) May of Stone City, and Patsy (Keith) Peyton of Coggon.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Grace; daughter, Julie; and sister, Miriam Banowitz.
Norman was born February 27, 1925, in Mt. Vernon, Iowa, the son of John and Grace (Horak) Nesley. He graduated from Baxter High School in Baxter, Iowa. Norman married the love of his life, Janet Farmer, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Anamosa on June 2, 1963. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served during the Korean War. Norman was a farmer until the age of 38, when he went to work for Rockwell Collins as an Expeditor. He was a member of the American Legion Post in Gordon, WI, was a Mason, and attended Marion Milestones.
Norman was a fun loving guy; he was outgoing, giving, hardworking, and optimistic. He loved his wife and children, animals, and enjoyed spending time at Riverside Casino. Norman lived life to the fullest.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Norman’s memory.
Survivors include his wife, Janet; three children, Jonathan Nesley of Cedar Rapids, Jennifer Nesley of Cedar Rapids, and Jill (Dean) Waterhouse of Cedar Rapids; six grandchildren, Ryan, Nick, Nathan, Alissa, Kaylee, and Emily; two brothers, Glen (Dorothy) Nesley of Coggon, and Dean (Marcia) Nesley of Wauscott, WI; and two sisters, Johann (Charlie) May of Stone City, and Patsy (Keith) Peyton of Coggon.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Grace; daughter, Julie; and sister, Miriam Banowitz.
Norman was born February 27, 1925, in Mt. Vernon, Iowa, the son of John and Grace (Horak) Nesley. He graduated from Baxter High School in Baxter, Iowa. Norman married the love of his life, Janet Farmer, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Anamosa on June 2, 1963. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served during the Korean War. Norman was a farmer until the age of 38, when he went to work for Rockwell Collins as an Expeditor. He was a member of the American Legion Post in Gordon, WI, was a Mason, and attended Marion Milestones.
Norman was a fun loving guy; he was outgoing, giving, hardworking, and optimistic. He loved his wife and children, animals, and enjoyed spending time at Riverside Casino. Norman lived life to the fullest.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Norman’s memory.
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