Cass Nemmers, 46, passed away September 1, 2010 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center.

Cass was born May 27, 1964 in Sioux City, IA to Sylvester and Jean (Cass) Nemmers. He was a deputy with Polk County. Most importantly, Cass was an amazing father and husband of 26 years. He loved to ride his two Harley Davidsons, was an avid bowler and coached youth leagues for many years. Cass loved to ride his recumbent bicycle and was a Ham Radio Operator – NØYMU. The Des Moines Register was quoted as saying, “Nemmers was well-known to lawyers, judges, courthouse employees and routine visitors.” He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Cass is survived by his wife, Patsy; children, Ryan (Amber) Nemmers, Nathan (MaKayla) Nemmers and Hayley Nemmers; adopted son, West Steel; siblings, Theresa White, Paul (Peg) Nemmers, Julie (Scott) Slater, Angie Nemmers, Mark Nemmers and Sylvia (Iyad) Nemmers; mother-in-law, Patricia Roccesseca; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 4, 2010 at Lutheran Church of the Cross, 1701 8th Street SW in Altoona, followed by burial at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Cass Nemmers Memorial Fund at any Wells Fargo Bank location.