Erma D. Nauman, age 96, of Sherrill, entered the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, October 20, 2025, at UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital.  To celebrate Erma’s life, family and friends may visit from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m., on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street.  Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, October 27, 2025, at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Sherrill.  Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Erma was born on December 27, 1928, into the loving arms of her parents, Charles and Anna (Voss) Nauman of Sherrill, Iowa.

She was raised to appreciate the values of love and respect for family and friends; along with hard work.

Her life was rich in faith.  Erma prayed daily and trusted in God.  She was baptized and confirmed in St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Sherrill, Iowa, where she was a lifetime member.

In her younger days, Erma babysat over 40 children and has kept a daily diary since 1939.

You could always find Erma in her garden or tending to her many flowers or sitting on her swing watching her cats play and the birds that visited her yard.

Her contagious smile and beautiful blue eyes will be imprinted in those she knew and loved.

Erma is survived by many cousins and her wonderful Sherrill neighbors who allowed her to live in her own home until she was 95 years old.  God bless you all!

She was preceded in death by her parents; 3 brothers, Merlin C. Nauman in infancy in 1927, Robert “Bob” Nauman, age 17 in 1948, and Charles A. “Dick” Nauman, age 16 in 1951.

Erma’s family would like to thank the staff of Oak Park Place for their kindness and the compassionate care they provided for Erma.

Cards and memorials in Erma’s memory may be mailed to Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street, Dubuque, Iowa 52001, Attn. Erma Nauman Family.

“The kiss of the sun for pardon
the song of the birds for mirth
you’re nearer to God in a garden
than anywhere else on earth.”

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.behrfuneralhome.com