Nerdig, Larry D. (1938-2011)
NERDIG, ADAMS, OLSON
Posted By: Paul Nagy, volunteer (email)
Date: 3/26/2011 at 12:56:29
Larry D. Nerdig
March 19, 1938 - March 6, 2011FOREST CITY - Larry D. Nerdig, 72, of Forest City died Sunday (March 6, 2011) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Larry Nerdig was born on March 19, 1938, to August and Fern Nerdig on a farm near Buffalo Center. He attended Rake High School. On May 8, 1959, he was united in marriage to Sharon Adams. Larry worked at Winnebago Industries as a Supervisor in Shipout, retiring in 2000 after 32 years of dedicated service. For 10 years, he was a sergeant in the Forest City Police Reserves. In addition, Larry was ranked among the top five competitors in the North Iowa modified stock car race circuit, driving car #44 in the early 1960's.
Especialy proud of his children and grandchildren, he very much enjoyed visiting them. They were his favorite topic of conversation. He also enjoyed golfing with his friends. An avid gardener, he took great pleasure in growing cucumbers and tomatoes as well.
Larry is survived by Sharon, his wife of 52 years; his two children, Cristi Olson, and her husband, David, of Hummelstown, Pennsylvania, and Michael Nerdig, and his wife, Amy, of Shelbyville, Kentucky; three grandchildren, Michael Olson, Matthew Nerdig, and Sarah Nerdig; two brothers, Dale Nerdig, and his wife, Elaine, of Forest City, and Harvey Nerdig, and his wife, Rosie, of Buffalo Center; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Richard; and a sister, Katherine.
The family suggests memorials be directed to Hospice of North Iowa or the Forest City United Methodist Church Elevator Fund.
Funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, March 9, 2011, at the United Methodist Church in Forest City with Pastor Jerald Swanberg officiating. Burial will be at Oakland Cemetery in Forest City.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 PM on Tuesday at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark Street, Forest City, and will continue an hour prior to service at the church.
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