Cass Nemmers
September 01, 2010
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Cass Nemmers, 46, passed away September 1, 2010 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center.
Cass was born May 27, 1964 in Sioux City, IA to Sylvester and Jean (Cass) Nemmers. He was a deputy with Polk County. Most importantly, Cass was an amazing father and husband of 26 years. He loved to ride his two Harley Davidsons, was an avid bowler and coached youth leagues for many years. Cass loved to ride his recumbent bicycle and was a Ham Radio Operator – NØYMU. The Des Moines Register was quoted as saying, “Nemmers was well-known to lawyers, judges, courthouse employees and routine visitors.” He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Cass is survived by his wife, Patsy; children, Ryan (Amber) Nemmers, Nathan (MaKayla) Nemmers and Hayley Nemmers; adopted son, West Steel; siblings, Theresa White, Paul (Peg) Nemmers, Julie (Scott) Slater, Angie Nemmers, Mark Nemmers and Sylvia (Iyad) Nemmers; mother-in-law, Patricia Roccesseca; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 4, 2010 at Lutheran Church of the Cross, 1701 8th Street SW in Altoona, followed by burial at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Cass Nemmers Memorial Fund at any Wells Fargo Bank location.
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Lynne Lockwood Nemmers,Ekstrum
09/08/2010
Sorry to hear about the loss of your brother, I have many memories of him,my thoughts and prayers are with ya all
Lynne
Kathy Massier
09/05/2010
Patsy and family,
Nearly every time I walked into the courthouse, I was greeted by Cass: "Hey, Kathy, how are you doing?" On Tuesday afternoon we talked in the hall about his leaving to become a deputy. He was so excited. I told him how I'd miss him & that I hoped he'd be back as a witness once his training was done. His love for you was apparent every time he came into the courtroom where you were. He reminded me of a high school boy with a crush on you; he came to see you a lot! Both of you seemed to light up when the other was around.
I'm still at such a loss for words. I am praying for you to have the strength to get through these days, the comfort Cass would want for you, and the peace I hope you find in the days and years to come.
You know how close my house is to you - please call me if you'd like to go for a walk or for a cup of coffee, or just if you need anything. I promise I won't talk as much as I normally do. Your parking issue will be gone come Tuesday morning...
The world does not seem right without Cass around. The pain you (and all of us) feel is as strong as the love felt for Cass. I hope his love for you will give you the strength, the comfort, and the peace you need to continue on. He will always be terribly missed.
Dave Funk
09/04/2010
I met Cass several times through the years and he honored to have done so.
Sorry for your loss, and all of ours also.
God Bless and let me know if there is anything I can do.
Officer Dave Funk
Pleasant Hill 77-422
Dave Funk
www.PolkNeedsFunk.com
PO Box 561
Altoona, Iowa, 50009
515.710.2481
Matt Marques
09/04/2010
I wish you all the best I know he will be missed I hope all you are doing well and I hope you all the the best GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU
LYM
09/03/2010
To the family and friends of Cass Nemmers, I offer my deepest condolences in the passing of your loved one. I don't know what to say to help ease the pain of your loss other than to share with you this poem that has helped me to find comfort in the past. I am praying for Cass, his family, and his friends and hope that through the pain and heartache you will always remember and cherish the memories, love, and laughter that will now be kept safely tucked away in your hearts. May God bless each of you.
Even in sadness,
you must feel pride
in the legacy left by
someone so special,
That spirit will
continue to shine,
lighting the way for others,
leaving all of us
an example to follow
and a remarkable life
to remember
with grateful hearts.
Tammy Morton
09/03/2010
Patsy, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this tragedy. I will miss Cass alot. He always handed our bags to us, he always had a smile, joked around with everyone. He made sure I was supplied with boxes, also. I know there isn't anything I can do to ease the pain that this loss causes except to let you know that I am thinking about you and praying for you and your family.
Gary Britson
09/03/2010
I will always remember Cass for his sense of humor and sense of friendship. A wonderful example for us all. We were all fortunate to have known him.
Gaila Conklin
09/03/2010
Patsy, Ryan, Nathan and Hayley,
I can't imagine you grief. Your Courthouse family is grieving along with you. Life gives us plenty of things that make no sense and have no explanation and this is truly one of those things.
It was more than apparent the love and dedication Cass had for all of you and to the Polk County Sheriff.
May he rest in peace and may all of you find peace.
Patsy Lou, I am there for you, whenever you come back to work. Anything you need, just ask. Gaila
Mike and Colleen Adams
09/03/2010
We are so very saddened by your loss. Cass was an extraordinary person, he made a difference in many peoples lives. He certainly touched our lives every time we walked through the courthouse doors. Your family will remain in our thoughts and prayers, we hope that in the days to come you will find peace and comfort knowing that Cass wore his love for his family on his sleeve.
Laurita Miller
09/03/2010
Dear Nemmer's Family
I was shocked to recieve the email that Cass had passed away. As I am not at school or in Des Moines because of personal reasons, I will take this method to express my deepest sympathy. I will add your families name to my daily prayers.
Laurita Miller
Jim Atkinson
09/03/2010
Dear Patsy and Family,
Along with my wife Paula, we would like to offer our sincere condolences with the passing of Cass. There is nothing easy about sudden unexpected death at an early age. In the short time that I have known you Patsy, this challenge will forever change you and your family, and I know you will be the rock that guides your family. It is never easy, I am not sure it was ever meant to be.
I lost my father-in-law and an extremely close friend at early ages both sudden and unexpected. I convinced myself God wanted to share places in heaven for good, honest, hard working, compassionate, exceptional people just like Cass. So, God called Cass home.
I expect to see you back in jail-court very soon. We need your glow and smile to help fill that room.
I am sorry I couldn't make personal contact with you at visitation. I had already made plans to be out of state over the long weekend.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
May the peace of the Lord be with you at this time and forever.
Sincerely,
Jim and Paula Atkinson
Patty Croat Burgus
09/03/2010
Dear Angie,
I am so sorry for the loss of your brother! I don't think I ever had the chance to meet him. Although his life ended early, it does sound like he enjoyed life and lived it to the fullest. My prayers are with you and your entire family. I hope to be able to come to the wake.
All my love, Patty Croat Burgus 641-396-2040 Wherehouse Forever!
Carol Coppola
09/02/2010
Patsy and Family
There are no words to express the loss that we all feel at the Polk County Courthouse. Cass was one of a kind. His smile greeted us all in the morning and sent us home at the end of the day to "have a good night". He was so very special and that is why this is so hard to understand. Please know that my thoughts and prayes are with you all. I feel blessed to have known Cass and to have had him touch my life. May you find peace in the memory of his beautiful smile and the love he had for you all.
Mark & Annette Taylor
09/02/2010
Patsy, Ryan, Nathan, and Hayley,
We are so sorry for the tragic loss of your beloved husband and father. Cass was truly one of those special people that you only meet once in a lifetime if you are lucky. His love for each of you was evident to anyone that knew him. We will miss his big smile and friendly greeting every time we come to the courthouse. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Mark and Annette Taylor
Chris Perkins
09/02/2010
To the Nemmers family:
It's really hard to believe that Cass is gone, God wants good people surrounding him in Heaven and Cass was one the best people I know! Cass will be truly missed not only by his family but, his extended family also. I am thinking of you with a deep ache in my heart for your loss and a smile for the joy of having known Cass. Hugs and prayers for you all, Love, Aunt Chris