Donald Wayne Nus

Donald W. Nus, 90, of rural Arlington, Iowa died on Saturday afternoon, September 21, 2013 at his home.

Funeral Service: 11:00 A.M. Friday, September 27, 2013 at St. John Lutheran Church, Arlington, with Rev. Paul Fohs officiating.
Visitation: 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. on Thursday at the Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home in Arlington and for one hour before the service at the church on Friday.
Military Graveside Rites by the Dean Harkin American Legion Post #219 of Arlington.
Interment: Taylorsville Cemetery, Arlington, Iowa.
Online obituary at www.jamisonschmitzfuneralhome.com

Donald Wayne Nus was born on May 7, 1923 at rural Arlington, Iowa the son of Frank Herman & Mary (Schmidt) Nus. He graduated from Arlington High School in the class of 1940. Don served in the U.S. Navy during W.W. II. Don was united in marriage to Dora Lee Anderman on November 7, 1946 at St. John Lutheran Church in Arlington. He was the third generation of the Nus family to farm the land where he lived and worked all of his life. Don enjoyed being active on the farm even after he retired. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church and a former member of the AMPI Creamery Board. Don enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Don is survived by his twin Sons: Dennis (Bonnie) Nus of Arlington &
Doug (Cindy) Nus of Arlington;
3 Granddaughters: Jackie (Jim) Myers of Lamont,
Ericka (Len) Simms of Williamsville, New York &
Jesse (Dan) Gossett of El Paso, Texas;
7 Great Grandchildren: Cody & Lucas Myers;
Kyler, Ava & Lia Gossett and
Josie & Isadora Simms;
Sister: Gertrude Hansel of Cedar Rapids and
Several Nieces & Nephews.

Don was preceded in death by his parents, wife: Dora Lee Anderman on May 20, 2008,
2 Brothers: Raymond Nus & Vern Nus and 3 Sisters: Florence Nus, Doris Ridenour & Virginia Gust.