Robert John Nefzger of Manchester, formerly of Delaware

Robert John Nefzger, 88, of Manchester, Iowa, formerly of Delaware, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at the Good Neighbor Home in Manchester. He was born on March 31, 1938, in Delhi, the son of Clarence and Angela (Schustersich) Nefzger. Robert was raised and educated in Delhi.

On September 25, 1958, Robert was united in marriage to Margaret Nachtmann at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Prairieburg. Five children were born to this union. The family lived in rural Delhi for many years, eventually moving to Delaware in 1982. Robert worked for 41 years at Henderson Products as a welder and in maintenance.

Robert was one of the first certified ambulance drivers in Delaware County and was also a volunteer fireman. For many years, he enjoyed fixing clocks. Robert liked collecting unique pencil sharpeners. He enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting, building and flying remote-controlled gliders. Robert especially enjoyed spending time with his family.

Loved ones to cherish his memory include his five children, Dianne (Charles Yedlik) Hauschild of Vinton, Dennis Nefzger of Vinton, Marvin Nefzger of Earlville, Armella (Chuck Huff) Thompson of Bloomington, Illinois, and Roberta (Leon Wickman) Nefzger of Manchester; seven grandchildren, Kristopher (Lacy Woodward) Nefzger, Eric (Aubrey) Johnston, Jennifer (Eric) Terrell, Colton (Leah Neiers) Nefzger, Bethany Steichen, Nicholas (Jenn) Habel, and Jenna (Luke) Bandy; ten great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; sister, Carmen Werner of Earlville; and sisters-in-law, Mary Ann Nachtmann and Linda Nachtmann.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 67 years, Margaret Nefzger; daughter-in-law, Diane Lynn Nefzger; brother, Patrick Nefzger; brother-in-law, Joseph Werner; and in-laws, Joe and Martha Nachtmann, Rita and Ronald Palmer, Norbert Nachtmann, and James and MaryLou Nachtmann.

The family would like to thank Care Initiatives Hospice and the Good Neighbor Home for their wonderful care and compassion for Robert.

Online condolences may be sent to www.leonard-mullerfh.com.

Mass of Christian Burial: 10:30 a.m., on Monday, October 26, 2026, at St. John Catholic Church in Delhi, Iowa, with Rev. David Shatz officiating.

Visitation: 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at Leonard-Muller Funeral Home in Manchester, Iowa, where there will be a 1:30 p.m. Rosary Service. Friends may also call from 9:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. at the church on Monday.

Interment: St. John Catholic Cemetery, Delhi, Iowa