Eldred F. Nehrbass, 89, Athens, died Wednesday, May 31, 2023, under the care of Interim Hospice at Athenian Living, Athens.

He was born July 1, 1933 in the town of Halsey, son of the late Fred and Helen (Thurman) Nehrbass.  On July 25, 1953 he married Mavis Henrichs at Salem Lutheran Church, town of Hamburg.  Together, they lived and worked on the family farm until retirement.

Eldred loved spending time with his friends and family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Most important to Eldred was God, his family and the LA Dodgers, in that order.

Survivors include his children, Linda (Jerry) Murkowski, Sherri Nehrbass, Joan (Doug) Abel, and Jane Nehrbass; grandchildren, Bruce (Kelly) Murkowski, Kevin (Katie) Murkowski, Diane Murkowski, Tadd Abel and Matt Abel; and great-grandchildren, Courtney (Matt), Cody, Easton, and Jase.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mavis on April 23, 2023; one brother, Wilmer; and four sisters, Alice Brill, Edna Krasonya, Marie Lange and Nila Kuck.

Funeral services will be at Noon, Friday, June 9, 2023 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Athens.  Rev. Mark Schwalenberg will officiate.  Burial will be in the Athens Lutheran Cemetery.  Visitation will be Friday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services at the church.

Memorials may be directed to the Trinity Lutheran School, Athens.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com