"Dear Irv, I send my heartfelt sympathy and prayers to you and your family as you grief the loss of Nancy. I'm so sorry my friend. I pray that you feel comforted and are surrounded by great support during this time. I hope to see you soon to give you a hug in person. Melissa Mapes"
In loving memory of
Nancy Lee Nehring
March 6, 1953 - March 27, 2022
Nancy Lee Nehring, 69, of Byron, Minnesota, passed away on March 27,2022 at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Marys Campus in Rochester, MN. Nancy was born on March 6, 1953 to parents Duane and Barbara (Taylor) Johnson in Forest City, Iowa.
Nancy graduated from high school in Thompson, Iowa in 1971 and graduated from the Rochester Area Vocational Institute's medical secretary training program in 1972. She then moved to Blue Earth, MN to work in a medical clinic. On October 6,1973 Nancy was united in marriage to Irvin Nehring. Six weeks later they were living in Watertown, SD following a job transfer for Irvin. In mid-1979 they moved to rural Byron. Nancy and Irv were the proud parents of two boys, Mark and Timothy. Nancy cherished being able to stay home when the boys were young. Once they were in school, she attended Rochester Community College graduating with an Associate in Arts Degree in 1991. In 1992 she resumed her medical secretary career working at Mayo Clinic in its OB/GYN Surgery Department, retiring in 2014.
A high school basketball player herself, she enjoyed watching her two sons play high school and college basketball. She and Irv also enjoyed traveling which included several international trips and visiting many parts of the US and Canada. In her free time, she was an avid reader, baker and cook. Various crafts and sewing rounded out her many interests. A proud grandmother she loved spending time with her grandchildren.
Nancy is survived by her husband, Irvin Nehring; sons Mark (Karen) Nehring of Woodbury, MN, Timothy (Elizabeth) Nehring of Pine Island, MN: five grandchildren: Faith, Elizabeth, Brian, Sienna and Gabriella; siblings Ellen (Michael) Holstad of Thompson, IA and Holly Johnson of Clive, IA. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister Carolyn Johnson.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday April 23, 2022 at Christ Lutheran Church, 201 Frontage Road NW, Byron, MN with Pastor Steve Rheingans officiating. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at the church. The service will be live streamed at https://youtu.be/3LwU43E2aM4 . Inurnment will be at Greenwood Cemetery in rural Trempealeau, Wisconsin at a later date. Memorials preferred to Christ Lutheran Church in Byron.
Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Nehring family: to share a special memory or condolence please visit www.ranfranzandvinefh.com
Tributes
"My deepest sympathy to you all. Nancy was the sweetest person to everyone she met. She was a co-worker for many years in Ob/Gyn and a joy to know. I have a wonderful memory of sharing our retirement coffee together. Nancy will be greatly missed by all of us.?"
"I treasure so many memories of Nancy and me together with our families as we were growing up in the 50's and 60's. We both lost a sibling which gave us an understanding of each other that was shared with few others. I remember the trauma of her being so sick with rheumatic fever and all the love and support that were poured out for her. We all cheered her on when the doctors said she could resume playing basketball and continue to bring those exciting times that the rest of us lived through vicariously as we watched her weave her magic on the court. Nancy possessed a rare combination of a gentle spirit and a fierce protection for all that she held dear. Nancy's life was a gift to each of us who were blessed by her presence. Thank you"
"Dear Irv and family, our condolences to you during this time. Sorry to hear of this. "
"Irv, Sorry to read about the death of your wife. Though I never met her, she must have been a very nice, interesting woman. Bill French, Rochester"
"Irv, so sorry to hear about Nancy's passing. I know you were very close. Death cannot take those wonderful memories that you hold dear. My sympathy to you and your family. "
"Irv, My deepest sympathy to you and your family. My thoughts are with you. "
"Our deepest sympathy to your family during these times. Nancy was a wonderful person and she will no doubt be missed daily. May your family find peace as you look to remember and cherish her life with you. "
"Nancy was not only a previous coworker but a special friend--I am so very grateful God brought Nancy into my life. We were desk partners in Nancy's first years at Mayo. Not once did she speak an unkind word and always had a beautiful smile on her face that would light up every room she walked into. She was so proud of her family and clearly loved you all with her whole heart. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time but know your wife/mom/grandma is now an angel in heaven watching over you and hope this will bring you some peace.--Kathy Rogers"
"Our thoughts and prayers are with the family on the loss of Nancy. Dave & Rose Gottschalk, custodians at Christ Lutheran"
"Our deepest sympathy to Irv, Mark, Tim and families:
The value of true friends cannot be measured on a chart. No scale on earth can weigh their worth except the human heart.
We were true friends together in sunshine and in shade.
Jerry and Margaret Bruggeman"
"Nancy was a kind, compassionate soul to many and loved her family. She will be missed but leaves many good memories."
"Nancy was always such a pleasant, kind and thoughtful person. I will miss the laughter we had during our telephone conversations. Take time to remember the wonderful memories you shared, and know that she is now at peace in heaven. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. With deepest sympathy, Rob and Maureen Goodacre"
"Nancy was such a gentle and kind friend! Such a sweet person who will be greatly missed by many! Kristie Nelson "
"Nancy and Irv showed such incredible bravery and such incredible love. Nancy will be missed but live on in her boys , grandkids , and memories of her caring and kindness to others"