Verlyn "Nub" Sager

Verlyn “Nub” Sager, 88, of Tiffin and formerly of Reinbeck, Iowa, passed away on Sept. 6, 2023 surrounded by family.

Interment will take place at Reinbeck Cemetery on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023 at 11 a.m. A Celebration of Life will be held at Elmwood Park in Reinbeck from noon to 3 p.m. Meat will be provided but please bring a covered dish if you wish.

Nub was born on Aug. 2, 1935 to Wilbert and Noreen Sager in Reinbeck. After graduating from Gladbrook High School, Nub proudly served in the United States Army. Following discharge, he worked at John Deere for 30 years. Nub also enjoyed working at Delta Industries.

Nub loved fishing and bowhunting with his buddies. He also enjoyed sitting on the porch swing with Sharon feeding and watching his ducks. Nub is survived by his daughters: Janalyn (Rick) Harris, Sue (Jeff) Frericks and Jill (Scott) Borchardt; several grandchildren and great grandchildren and his siblings: Gay Oulman and Mike Manley. He is also survived by his significant other of 34 years, Sharon Riggan, and her children: Jim, Boone, Dyan, Al (Tina) Riggan and Deb (Brian) Hibbs.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Tim Sager and three siblings: Connie, Kathy and brother, “Butch.”