Nicholas Ray Schirmbeck, son of Adolph and Lavern Schirmbeck, was born Jan. 26, 1967, in Jefferson, Iowa.
Nick spent the majority of his life living in Jefferson, graduating from Jefferson High School in 1985. He attended trade school in Des Moines for telephone lines communication.
Nick worked for Cliff Thompson, Oscar Mayer and for the past 14 years, Pella Windows.
When he was a child, he enjoyed playing baseball.
His hobbies included fishing, refinishing furniture, remodeling and doing construction. He also enjoyed gardening and helping his neighbors.
He was a fan of the Chicago White Sox and the Minnesota Vikings.
Nick died Aug. 3, 2017, at his residence in Jefferson, Iowa, at the age of 50 years, 6 months, and 9 days.
Visitation was held Sunday. Aug. 6 at the Hastings Funeral Home in Jefferson, with his family present from 4-7 p.m. Funeral services were held Monday, Aug. 7 at 10 a.m. at Hastings Funeral Home in Jefferson.
Words of Comfort were given by the Rev. Devin Wolters from the First Baptist Church in Jefferson. Honorary casket bearers were Al Smits, Jeff Schirmbeck, John Schirmbeck, James Allbee, Ben Ayala, John Beck and Scott Halligan.
Casket bearers were Roger Lowe, Jay White, Anthony Peterson, Dan Burkhardt, Brandon Schirmbeck and Matt Schroeder. Soloist Chassidy Kendall sang “Amazing Grace,” “My Chains are Gone” and “Dancing in the Sky.” Recorded music, “Seasons in the Sun,” by Terry Jacks, was also played.
Interment was in the Scranton Township Cemetery in Scranton. Lunch and a time of fellowship was held at the Scranton School following the service at the cemetery.
Nicholas was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Cindy Jo and Elaine Garnett; great-niece, Rachel Gross; and great-nephew, Gerald Anderson.
Nick is survived and lovingly remembered by his granddaughter, Raelyn; brother, Dennis (Gail) Blum of Jefferson; half-brothers, Larry (Virginia) Schirmbeck of Baltimore, Md., Lonnie (Linda) Schirmbeck of Missouri, Delbert (Debbie) Cox of Marshall, Minn., and Leo Cox of Madison, Wis.; his sister, Pam Hamilton of Jefferson; half-sister, Fran Satterlee of Carroll; brother-in-law, Roger (Lisa) Garnett of Jefferson; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Memorials in his name may be sent to Hastings Funeral Home, P.O. Box 204, Perry, IA 50220.
