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David Nehring
There will be a public visitation for 74 year old David Nehring on Sunday, May 30, 2021 at Bruss-Heitner Funeral Home in Wells, from 2:00-4:30 p.m. and a short service at 4:30 with Pastor Dave Drager officiating. Burial will be in Rice Lake Cemetery, Foster Township, Faribault County, MN, immediately following the visitation, with full military honors accorded by the Wells Color Guard.
David Nehring, lover of the outdoors, history, eating and storytelling, passed away on December 23, 2020, at the age of 74 from lung cancer. David, the oldest of seven children, was born on May 7, 1946 to Clarence and Harriet (Slette) Nehring. Growing up on the farm, he learned lifelong favorite pastimes of hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed extended family gatherings for birthdays and holidays. As one cousin put it, “We just couldn’t wait to get together for revelry and hijinks—and there were always plenty of both.” With the use of his deep voice and storytelling ability, those family times continued to provide entertainment over the years. He was baptized and confirmed at First Lutheran Church in Wells, MN and graduated from Wells High School in 1964; while in the U.S. Army he served in Vietnam.
David is survived by his son, Clint of Cannon Falls, MN, daughter, Bobbi Huston of Elmore, MN; siblings: Ann (Dave) Satterlund, of Andover, MN, Tim (Della) Nehring of Richland Center, WI, Mary Nehring of Wells, MN, and Scott Nehring of Wells, MN; nephews, Jesse Goplen (Kyana) of Iowa, Cody (Caitlyn) of California, and niece, Liberty (Nubie) of California. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Harriet, brother, Dennis and sister, Joan.
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David was so much fun to reminisce with. He remembered so many adventures as a kid so vividly. I think we all have a story of David when he was a kid but they are best left said when we are together as a family. David and Dennis were like another set of brothers for me. I’m sure they are going over all those hijinx stories together now. Cousins were my first best friends. Love to you all.
Thank you, LuAnn.
We miss his sense of humor and all the stories he told over and over, but we never got tired of hearing him share them.
He is deeply missed by family and close friends.
Sorry to hear.
Thinking of you Nehring family!
Lori Emmons
So sorry this happened to David. I will remember him forever. He gave me Beautiful daughters and I am so thankful for that. He will be missed by all and I hope his family feels his love forever. God Bless.
David was one of those best friends you never forget. Even though we grew apart over the years I remember all the fun we had like it was yesterday. Being today is Memorial Day I will say thanks for your service in Vietnam as well. Condolences to all of the family.