Gerald W Nurrenbern

Gerald W. Nurrenbern, age 69, of Evansville, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, November 23, 2016. Gerald (“Jerry”) was born March 17, 1947 to the late Ralph and Agnes (Hildenbrand) Nurrenbern. He was a laborer with Laborers International Local 561 and a veteran of the United States Navy serving during the Vietnam War and was in the Navy Reserve for 12 years. Jerry was a graduate of the University of Evansville. He had a heart of gold and spent much of his life serving others. He was an extremely hard worker and very generous with both his time and his money. He served as the Trustee of Marrs Township for over 30 years and was instrumental in building the softball fields for Marrs Township and the buildings for the Marrs Township Fire Department. He was an active member of St. Philip Catholic Church, where he helped build the playgrounds at the school. He was also a very active volunteer for Mater Dei High School, where he undertook the large task of finding, donating, and installing bleachers for the athletic fields. Surviving Jerry are his three sons, their wives, and his six grandchildren: Daryl and Jamie Nurrenbern of Evansville (Hunter and Molly), Russell and Monica Nurrenbern of Highlands Ranch, Colorado (Braden and Rylan), and Roger and Katie Nurrenbern of Mt. Vernon (William and Emily); a sister, Mary Ann McGennis of Mt. Vernon and four brothers, Ronnie (Reatha) Nurrenbern of Evansville, Rick Nurrenbern, Mike (Connie) Nurrenbern and Tom (Cindy) Nurrenbern, all of Mt. Vernon. Also surviving Jerry is his ex-wife, Barbara (Stader) Nurrenbern of Evansville. In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by his brother and sister-in-law, Danny and Susie Nurrenbern. Visitation will be held on Monday, November 28, 2016 from 2:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Pierre Funeral Home, 2601 W. Franklin Street, with a Memorial Service at 7:00 p.m. A funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Philip Catholic Church, Rev. Claude Burns officiating. Friends may visit with the family from 9:30 a.m. until service time at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mater Dei Friends and Alumni Association, 1300 Harmony Way, Evansville, IN 47720. Condolences may be made online at www.pierrefuneralhome.com.

Gerald W Nurrenbern

March 17, 1947 - November 23, 2016