Obituary
Loren Dale Nerby
Loren Dale Nerby, 79, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and great great grandfather passed away February 18, 2025. Loren was born in La Crosse, WI on May 22, 1945 to LaVerne Nerby and Lillian (Peterson) Nerby of Holmen; where Loren lived all of his life.
Loren was a jack of all trades; driving a bakery truck, driving dump truck, fixing cars and stock cars and he was an excellent carpenter that could fix and build just about anything. After he built many homes in the surrounding area; he traded in his hammer for a computer as a material estimator for WI Builders Supply, where he retired from after 19 years.
Loren was honest and hard-working; a little grumpy at times, but his bark was worse than his bite. If you let yourself get to know him, he was gentle and kind. To this day he still would insist on saving can tabs for the Ronald McDonald House and donating to St Judes faithfully.
Loren loved his family, friends, a few cold ones along with good conversations with all. Some of his favorite things: a Red Ford F150, a Mustang Convertible, a heated garage, Christmas Eve with all the kids, LeRoy’s chocolate drinks, fish frys at the Marine, roast beef/mashed potatoes/green beans, Alan Jackson music, the American flag and Donald Trump.
Loren is survived by his loving wife Sandy of 44 years. Their children; Kevin Nerby/Andrea, Kim Garves/Todd, Penny Kissel, Kurt Kissel/Dena, Troy Kissel. Their grand children; Brandon Weigel/Toni, Eli Nerby/Cece, Taylor Nelon/Tommy, Lauren Gardner/Derek, Jennifer Garves, Amanda Haag/Matt, Hailey Fischer, Tyler Fischer, Morgan Hall/Joey and Chanlyr Kissel. Great grandchildren; Cambree, Libertee, Cora, Kolton, Logan, Hayden, Aubree, Alia, Nora, Hudson, Maverick, Amelia and Merrick and Great Great grandchild Cruz.
At Loren’s request and Sandy’s promise; there will be no service. We would like to leave you with this reading by an Unknown Author
When I come to the end of the road, and the sun has set for me, I want no rites in gloom-filled rooms, why cry for a soul set free?
Miss me a little – but not too long, and not with your head bowed low; remember the love that we once shared. Miss me – but let me go.
For this is a journey that we all must take, and each must go alone. It’s all a part of the Master’s plan, a step on the road to home.
When you are lonely and sick at heart, go to the friends we know, and busy your sorrows in doing good deeds. Miss me – but let me go.
I’m so sorry to hear this. Loren was always such a nice guy.
Sincerest condolences to family and friends. Such a great legacy.
Love and hugs to all. We will miss you uncle Butch! Hope you and dad are cheering some beers and yucking it up. You gave me the best cousins ever! Will cherish and love them forever
Such a great man always loved all of his kids and grandkids so much. rest in peace grandpa
So sorry for your loss, he was a great guy
Sandy, so sorry for your loss
Thank you for your kind words, they are much appreciated
Sandy, So sorry to hear of your loss.Loren was a good man and I always considered him a friend. We had some laughs over the years.
Thank you Ken for your kind words they are truly appreciated.
So sorry for your loss he was a mentor and a great friend he will be missed.
Thank you Mark for all your kind words. Loren always thought you were a great guy and a friend.
So sorry to read this. My condolences to Sandy and the entire family. Always had a great conversation with Nerby plus a beer once in a while. RIP
Tom Thank you for your kind words they are truly appreciated.
My sincere sympathy to you, Sandy, and to your family. I know Rick enjoyed working with Loren. They’re probably reminiscing about all the years at WBS……until we see them again……
Linda Thank you for your kind words they are truly appreciated .
Loren left me with a lot of really great memories from our teenage years and running around in a green 1951 chevy 4door.
Sandy, my sympathy, of course! Live on those great memories you have shared…it helps tremendously! Love the “letting go words”!
Marion, Thank you so much for the very kind words. I do have wonderful memories that l will hold onto forever.
Sandy and family, I am so sorry about Loren’s passing. He was always fun to be around. Let all your wonderful memories get you thorough this difficult time. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Take care.
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Faye Thank you so very much for your kind words.They are truly appreciated.
my sympathy. Loren always was so friendly and helpfull, such a nice person.
My sincere condolences to family & friends. Tom Rand, Highschool classmate.
Tom,thank you so very much for your kind words,they are truly appreciated.
Sandy GodBless You and Loren always will be good Friends. Bonnie and I will never forget all the help he gave us with our house on long coulee. wonderful help and friendship. We are very sorry for loss. If you ever need anything please call. 608-399-5522. And what a beautiful write up. Bonnie and Ed
Ed and Bonnie, thank you so much for your kind words and your friendship they are truly appreciated. Take Care Sandy
We are so sorry for your loss but what wonderful memories you shared that certainly spoke volumes about him. We enjoyed meeting you and Loren at the Garden of Eat’in and of course at the past class reunion at Sullivan’s. Peace to you and your Family! Sandi and Rick Auseth
Sandi and Rick, thank you so very much for your kind words, they are truly appreciated.
Loren was a classmate of mine. Knew him well and will miss him. Rest in peace
Jim, thank you so very much for your kind words, they are truly appreciated.