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Obituary of Margaret Nesler
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Survivors include her husband, Gilbert; one daughter, Suzanne (Emmett) Lampkin of San Diego, CA; two sons: Dennis (Andrea) Nesler of Pittsburgh, PA and Frederick (Janell) Nesler of Omaha, NE; 10 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and one brother, John Bahning of Cedar Rapids, IA. She was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter, Diane Nesler, and a brother, Father Frederick Bahning. Margaret was born on November 2, 1915 at Cresco, Iowa the daughter of Leo and Frances (Raker) Bahning. The family moved to Dyersville several years later and she resided there the rest of her life. She attended St. Francis Academy and graduated in 1932. On June 6, 1940 she married Gilbert Nesler at St. Francis Xavier Basilica and was a lifelong member of that parish. Margaret and Gilbert shared 64 wonderful years together. Margaret enjoyed trout fishing, playing cards, bowling, and the company of her many friends. Her special joy was her ten grandchildren and she always remained actively involved in their lives. She also took great pride in her three great-grandchildren. Memorials may be given to the Stonehill Care Center of Dubuque, IA.
A Memorial Tree was planted for Margaret
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