Reginald Lee "Reggie" Nerhus, 82 years, of Fort Madison, Iowa died at 9:30 am Friday, May 18, 2018 in Fort Madison. He was born May 13, 1936 in Wheatland, Iowa. He was the oldest of three boys born to Lars and Margaret (Raiber) Nerhus.
He married Christine "Chris" (Rowe) Nerhus on June 7, 1963 in Morrison, Illinois. She survives.
NERHUSHe attended school in Calamus and was a professional truck driver and member of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters for over sixty years. He enjoyed his profession, which allowed him to visit most of the country, quickly making friends with the people he met with his open, friendly, happy-go-lucky attitude. After retiring, he returned to driving trucks for local businesses and landscaping, as his strong work ethic never faded.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Donald Nerhus, and his son, Roy John Nerhus. Additional survivors include two daughters, Faith Nerhus Vazquez, and Fawn Stephens, and one son, Reginald Nerhus Junior, all of Fort Madison; seven grandchildren: Rena Nerhus Schulte, Brent Nerhus, Ashlee Fuller, David Nerhus, Jessica Nerhus, Joseph Stephens and Autumn Stephens; three great-grandchildren, his brother Harold (wife Norma) Nerhus and their family.
Family and friends are invited to a Celebration of Life from 2:00 – 5:00 pm Monday, May 28, 2018 at the Shopton Park Enclosed Shelter House, Fort Madison. Lunch will be provided. Online condolences to the Nerhus family may be made at the Barr Memorial Chapel website, www.barrmemorialchapel.com.
