Patrick Henry Nefzger
March 4, 1941 — September 24, 2019
Patrick H. Nefzger, 78, of Iowa City, formerly of Delhi, Iowa, passed away of natural causes Tuesday, September 24, 2019. In agreement with his wishes, cremation has taken place. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 5, 2019, at St. John Catholic Church, Delhi, with Rev. John Kremer officiating. The family will greet friends following Mass at the church. Private family inurnment will take place at a later date at St. John Catholic Cemetery, Delhi.
Patrick was born March 4, 1941, the son of Clarence Joseph and Angela Josephine (Schustersich) Nefzger in Delhi, Iowa. He was a 1959 graduate of Delhi Consolidated High School, Upper Iowa University, and the University of Iowa. Patrick served honorably in the United States Navy as a cryptologic technician. He was a member of St. John Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, the Catholic Order of Foresters, and served as President of the U of I “Triangle” Faculty Club. Patrick was an honored educator, historian, photographer and musician, performing Handel’s “Messiah” at Luther College many years, and singing at Carnegie Hall in 2011. He also enjoyed flowers, bird watching, and traveling the world. Patrick will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Patrick is survived by a brother, Robert (Margaret) Nefzger of Delaware, Iowa; a sister, Carmen (Joseph) Werner of Earlville, Iowa; nieces and nephews, Diane Hauschild, Dennis Nefzger, Marvin Nefzger, Armella Thompson, Roberta (Don) Steichen, and Brian (Kim) Werner; many great-nieces, great nephews, and cousins.
Patrick was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents; aunts and uncles.
Patrick was born March 4, 1941, the son of Clarence Joseph and Angela Josephine (Schustersich) Nefzger in Delhi, Iowa. He was a 1959 graduate of Delhi Consolidated High School, Upper Iowa University, and the University of Iowa. Patrick served honorably in the United States Navy as a cryptologic technician. He was a member of St. John Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, the Catholic Order of Foresters, and served as President of the U of I “Triangle” Faculty Club. Patrick was an honored educator, historian, photographer and musician, performing Handel’s “Messiah” at Luther College many years, and singing at Carnegie Hall in 2011. He also enjoyed flowers, bird watching, and traveling the world. Patrick will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Patrick is survived by a brother, Robert (Margaret) Nefzger of Delaware, Iowa; a sister, Carmen (Joseph) Werner of Earlville, Iowa; nieces and nephews, Diane Hauschild, Dennis Nefzger, Marvin Nefzger, Armella Thompson, Roberta (Don) Steichen, and Brian (Kim) Werner; many great-nieces, great nephews, and cousins.
Patrick was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents; aunts and uncles.
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