Gary G. Nussbaum, 76, of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Funeral Service will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at the Mauer – Johnson Funeral Home in Le Mars. Father Doug Klein and Father Bruce Lawler will concelebrate. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Le Mars with military honors conducted by Wasmer Post # 241 of the American Legion. Visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at the Mauer – Johnson Funeral Home in Le Mars. The family will be present from 5-7 p.m. with a scriptural prayer service at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will resume at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday at the funeral home.

Gary Nussbaum was born in Le Mars, IA on April 1, 1948, to Conrad "Coonie" and Viola "Ole" (Fiedler) Nussbaum. As a young man Gary farmed with his dad and his twin brother Roger. Soon after graduating from Le Mars Community Schools in 1966, he enlisted in the United States Army. Proud of his Army service as an infantryman, Gary achieved the rank of Sargent E5 and was honorably discharged in 1972.

Following his service, he was employed building Harvestore Silos and working at Simonsen's Ag Products. After earning a degree in carpentry at NITC in Sheldon, IA, he worked for Bunjes Construction. Gary later sold seed corn and beans for Wilson Seeds and Dr. Thompsons Feed Mineral Supplement before having a career spanning 26 years with the United States Postal Service in Orange City, IA as a city letter carrier and union representative while also continuing to work on his farm.

In 1974 he married Joyce (Loutsch) Nussbaum and had two sons.

Gary was a fan of the Minnesota Vikings and the Chicago Cubs and was excited to see the Cubs finally win a World Series. He also liked his classic cars and tractors, collecting antiques and die cast tractors, relaxing on his farm, watching westerns and comedies and spending time with his family and dogs. Gary was a member of the American Legion Wasmer Post #241 and the National Association of City Letter Carriers Branch 4643.

He will be lovingly remembered by his two sons Justin Nussbaum of Le Mars and Aaron Nussbaum of Omaha and a granddaughter Emmery Nussbaum, numerous nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, twin brother and several aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and dogs.

Memorials may be directed to: Pets for Vets, P.O. Box 10860, Wilmington, NC 28404 or online at www.petsforvets.com.