LaVerne Nims

Memorial Services for for LaVerne LeRoy Nims of Clermont, Iowa will be held Wednesday, September 4, 2019 from 4-8 p.m. at the West Clermont Lutheran Church Fellowship room in Clermont, IA. LaVerne passed away on August 25, 2019.  

LaVerne was born on March 15, 1942 to Frank and Olga Nims.  He married Connie Schlee on December 6, 1975, and later divorced. Vern graduated from Valley High School in 1960. He was a very good athlete in his High School days. In 1958, his junior year, Vern was a member of the undefeated football team.

In 1964, Vern was drafted into the army.  He was stationed at Fort Leonard in Wood, Missouri. Vern was assigned to Company D 2D Battalion 2D Regiment and later served in the Vietnam War.

Following discharge, Vern went into farming with his parents and in later years with his brother. Vern loved to bowl on his league with his friends.  He enjoyed raising watermelon and sweet corn.

Vern is survived by his brother; Gary (Melody) Nims, sister; Jeanette (Joe) Moschel, sister-in-law; Luann Nims and nieces and nephews; Cory (Traci) Nims, Stacy Nims Lindsey, Lucas (Amanda) Nims, Chrystal (Dave)Wilkie, Aleisha (Dan) Woods, Kyle Moschel, Allison (Nick) Rose, Christopher (DeeDee) Nims, Mitchell (Lindsey) Nims and great nieces and nephews. LaVerne is preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Olga; siblings, Robert Nims and Janice Nims. 36p36