Larry J. Nemmers, 72, of Bellevue, Iowa, passed away on October 10, 2026, at Mercy Hospital, surrounded by his family, after a courageous 23-month battle with cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer).

Per Larry’s wishes, private family services will be conducted. Local arrangements are entrusted to Hachmann-Mier Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Bellevue.

Larry was born on June 21, 1954, in Bellevue, the son of Virgil and Algean (Berthel) Nemmers. He graduated from Marquette High School with the Class of 1972. On June 16, 1973, he married Deborah Bainbridge at St. Joseph’s Church in Bellevue. They shared 53 years of marriage.

Larry worked for John Deere and Exelon power plant as an electrician. He retired on April 5, 2013.

Survivors include his wife, Deb; children, Angela (Brian) Jess, Casey (Ann Rowe) Nemmers and Corey Nemmers; grandchildren include Alexa (Ben) Kettmann, Jake and Jaret Jess, Amber (Chase) Zaruba, Ashley (Seth) Goble and Tylar Nemmers; and a bonus great-grandson, Cohen Zaruba; siblings Beth (Rick “Hoot”) Michels, and Joe (Judy) Nemmers; brothers and sisters-in-law Laura (Mike) Feller, Linda (Bruce) Foley, Al Bainbridge, and Lee (Jen) Bainbridge.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Virgil and Algean Nemmers; his brothers, Darrell and Duane “Minnow” Nemmers; his in-laws, Wayne and Barb Bainbridge; and his sister-in-law, Julie Bainbridge.

Larry loved the outdoors, fishing trips to Canada and South Dakota, motorcycle trips to Sturgis and Colorado, elk hunting in Colorado, bow hunting deer, and turkey. His favorite place was the family cabin, where the family spent time together along the river.

Larry, Deb, Beth and Hoot just enjoyed a two-week trip out east to Niagara Falls, Stowe, Vermont, and Portland, Maine. They returned home on Friday, October 9, 2026, just one day before his passing.

Larry will be remembered for his love of family, his passion for the outdoors, and the many memories made with those he loved.

Special thanks to Dr. Chan of Iowa City and Dr. Engelman and the team at the Mercy Cancer Center for their care and support.

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