of Conway, AR
July 19, 1938 - August 9, 2014
James ''Jim'' F. Nahlen, 76, of Conway went to be with the Lord and his parents, Paul Martin Nahlen and Olga (Herbert) Nahlen, Saturday August 9, 2014. He was born July 19, 1938 in Conway, AR.
Jim was a veteran of the United States Army, a lifetime member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and a longtime member of the Knights of Columbus. He was a Master Electrician for IBEW, Local 295. Jim was an avid hunter and fisherman who enjoyed traveling during his retirement and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Jim was a loving husband, father, Opa, and Great Opa and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Jim is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Renate E. (Weiss) Nahlen, two sons, Thomas Nahlen (DeeDee) of Franklin, NC, Paul Nahlen (Rachel), two daughters, Brenda Burgess, Rosie Hayes, sister, Elsie Kordsmeier, brother, Herbert Nahlen (Theresa) all of Conway, eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 14, 2014 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway (501)327-7727, with Father Warren Harvey serving as Celebrant. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made in honor of Mr. Nahlen's mother, Olga Herbert Nahlen to the Alzheimers Association at alz.org, 10411 W. Markham St., Suite 130 Little Rock, AR 72205.
Condolences to Jim's family. Jim was a respected friend of my father, Art. Dad had many memories of hunting camp with Jim. Dad was blessed with Jim's friendship.
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Jim was a great friend to my Dad, Art. He would take my Dad hunting and he really enjoyed those trips.. Jim was a dear friend to my family and I appreciate all that he did for them.
Paul and family,
So sorry for your loss and the sadness of it all. I pray that God's grace will continue to carry you through the coming days, months and years; and that He will bring to your memory the best of times with the one you loved and have lost for a time.
Our members have a lot of fond memories of Mr. Jim Nahlen from working with him over the years. I never worked with him but everyone says he was one of the best!
Paul and Family,
I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers.
Sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
So sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my prayers.
Jimmy was always a dear friend and relative. It won't be the same in Conway without him. My love to the whole family along with my prayers.
I remember the days when him and my grandfather went to to deer woods to try and find the dogs. He will be missed.
Your family is our thoughts and prayers. He was always such a nice man and it was obvious how much he was loved. Oscar, destiny and emily , and I are so sorry for your loss.
Margie I am so sorry for your loss you are in my prayers. This is Karen Madden you kept my children Carrie and Amy many years ago Love Karen
A very gifted an kmowledgeable man. A pleasure to be atound
A pleasure to be with. Will really be missed.
My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time of loss.
In my thoughts and prayers.
Rosie and girls, My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. May God bless you all.
He was always very sweet and friendly to us every time we visited. He will be missed. God bless
Our love and prayers in the loss of your cherished love one.
So sorry for you loss. My prayers are with your family. He is in a better place now with fertile hunting grounds and water overstocked with fish.
I'm so sorry for your loss. I know he was a good husband and father. You will surely miss him. My deepest sympathy to all of you.
Our deepest sympathy to the family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Karla & Ricky Beene
We are so sorry for your loss. The many times we met him, he was a great person. I know you will miss him terribly..
I've enjoyed the stories that Justin Bergius has shared about his relationship with his grandfather and I know that he will miss him greatly.
I know he had a long struggle and you will miss him.
My thoughts and prayer are with all of you during this trying time.
love,
Lucy