Richard A. Nehring, 94

Walters – Richard Arnold Nehring, age 94, of Walters, died Nov. 1, 2023 at St. Luke’s Lutheran Care Center in Blue Earth. A Memorial Service was held Monday, Nov. 6, 2023 at 11 a.m. at United Lutheran Church in Walters. Interment was in Rice Lake Cemetery, Foster Twp., Faribault Co., MN. Pastor Don Rose officiated the service. Nasinec Funeral Home in Wells is entrusted with arrangements. Please see www.nasinecfh.com to leave online condolences.

Richard was born Sept. 17, 1929 in Foster Township, Faribault Co., MN, on the family farm, the son of Fred and Minnie (Stoltz) Nehring. He was baptized and confirmed at First Lutheran Church in Wells (now Good Shepherd Lutheran). He attended District #25 Rice Lake Country School.

Richard was united in marriage to Arlene Lindemann on June 24, 1951 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Rushmore They had two children Diane and Steven. Richard was a lifelong farmer, starting his farm operation with his father Fred and continued farming with his wife and son Steven.

Richard was a member and served on the church councils of First Lutheran and United Lutheran Church. He served on the Foster Township Board and the ASCS Committee. Richard enjoyed woodworking when he wasn’t farming.

Richard is survived by his wife of 72 years, Arlene Nehring, of Blue Earth; daughter, Diane Manske (Jim Skogen), of Blue Earth; Verna Wiertzema, Twyla Lindemann and Eldon “Babe” Kruse.

He is preceded in death by his parents; son, Steven Nehring (2018); brother, Roger (Ruth) Nehring; in-laws, Robert (and Marlys) Lindemann, Lorna Kruse, Mike Wiertzema, and Roger Lindemann.