Erwin L. Naser

July 17, 1944 – June 12, 2019

Erwin L. Naser, 74, Lake Mills, passed away at his home Wednesday, June 12, 2019. A visitation was held Sunday, June 16, at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, Lake Mills. Cremation will follow with inurnment at a later date.
Erwin Lee Naser was born July 17, 1944 in Britt, to parents Cecil and Sophia (Sillman) Naser. He attended and graduated from Lake Mills High School in 1962. Following his education Erwin helped his dad on the farm. In 1964, he became an Army National Guard officer with the 1133rd transportation company. He was honorably discharged in May of 1971.
He was wed to Victoria Christian and to this marriage, two sons were born: Jerad and Jeffrey. The marriage later ended in a divorce.
Erwin was later wed to Diane Peterson. The couple was married Sept. 30, 1977 and had three children: Justin, Shelly and Sherry. Even though Erwin and Diane had been divorced since 2015, she remained a continued help through the last few years and most all a friend.
Erwin was a truck driver working for Max Brones, Larson Manufacturing, and later for area farmers hauling grain. He retired from Larson’s in 1999.
Some of the things Erwin enjoyed were the Green Bay Packers, Willie Nelson, and a good shot of whiskey. He had an unusual sense of humor, calling every woman he ever met “Cindy”, giving the grandkids nicknames, and always wondering and asking everyone (even strangers) “are you still mad at me?”.
Survivors include Diane Naser, Joice; his children: Jeff Naser, Lake Mills; Justin (Candida) Naser, Lake Mills; Shelly (Richard) Rye, Hanlontown; and Sherry (Dana) Maakestad, Ellsworth; grandchildren: Aaron, Liah, Anthony, Shawn, Ryan, Tre, Gavin, Audrey, Evelyn, Kimber and Louis; great-grandson, Jayce. brother, Cecil Naser, Jr.; two sisters: Shirley (Dan) Coppenbarger, Show Low, Ariz.; and Gloria Severson, Story City; aunt, Dorothy Shelton, Story City; and many other extended relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Jerad, in 1987; three brothers: Wayne Naser, Eugene Naser and Larry Naser; and three sisters: Blanche Monson, Joy Riggs, and Beverly Raye.

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Lake Mills, IA 50450

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