Theodore "Ted" Nemmers

Theodore Joseph Nemmers II died peacefully on Saturday, May 6, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was born in his home on January 25, 1949, in Des Moines to Helen (Hewitt) and Raymond Nemmers. Growing up in the Oak Park neighborhood, he worked at R & H Garage. Ted attended Tech High School graduating in 1967. He continued his education at Drake University earning his bachelors, masters, and Educational Specialist degrees. While attending Drake he was the catcher for the baseball team, and a four year letter winner. After graduating from Drake, he began his teaching career in 1973 at Callahan Junior High and coaching basketball at Brody Junior High. While coaching basketball he met his wonderful wife, Linda, and they were married in 1974. His teaching career continued at Wilson Junior High, East High School, and was a part of the Des Moines Public School Home Instruction Program. In the summer, he would be found managing the Dairy Parlor at the Iowa State Fairgrounds, and loading bags for multiple airlines.

Ted’s hobbies included: serving on the Des Moines Area Community College Board of Trustees, the St. Joseph’s Catholic School Board of Education, was a member of the Amateur Radio Club, Knights of Columbus, however, his true passion was coaching and supporting his four children in all of their activities. Later in life he enjoyed fishing, attending Drake basketball games, and his true devotion was being his grandkids’ biggest supporter.

Ted is survived by his wife of 48 years Linda (Ryan) Nemmers, and their four children Jennifer (Todd) McNichols, Ted Nemmers III, Amy (Jason) Kruger, and Ryan (Brooke) Nemmers. Ted and Linda enjoyed spending time with their three grandchildren Olivia Kruger, Harrison Kruger, and Madilyn McNichols along with their beloved boxer Tucker. He is also survived by his sisters Marge (David) Ward, Mary Miller, and brother Jerry (Diane) Nemmers, sisters-in-law Nancy Ryan, Debbie Ryan and brother-in-law David (Connie) Ryan. He was blessed with multiple nieces and nephews along with their families. Ted was preceded in death by his parents, brother Dennis Nemmers, and in-laws David and Colleen Ryan, Bob Bohmke, and Tom Miller.

Services for Ted will be held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 3300 Easton Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50317. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday, May 12, 2023. Funeral mass will begin at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 13, 2023. Burial will take place at Laurel Hill Cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be sent to Unity Point Hospice, St Joseph’s Catholic Church, or Juvenile Diabetes Association.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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