Nancy Arterburn, 81, of Fontanelle

Celebration of Life Services:  Will be held on Thursday, August 10, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Greenfield with burial in the Fontanelle Cemetery.  Pastor Keith Schweitzer will officiate the service.  The Lamb Funeral Home in Greenfield is in charge of the professional arrangements.  Online condolences may be left to the family at www.lambfuneralhomes.com.

Family Visitation:  The family will greet friends on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Greenfield from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Memorials:   May be directed to the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod Missionary Fund.

Nancy Lou Fox Arterburn was born on October 4, 1941 to Lawrence and Bernadine Fox in Greenfield, Iowa.  She went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 4, 2023 at her home on the farm in Fontanelle, Iowa at the age of 81.  She attended school at Greenfield High School and graduated in 1959.  Her first employment was at Mutual of Omaha in Omaha, NE.  On January 22, 1960 wedding bells rang as she married her high school sweetheart, Therald Arterburn.  This union was blessed with 4 children: Jill, Marty, Debbie and Aaron.
   In the fall of 1962, Nancy and Therald would move to their present residence south of Fontanelle.  This was to be her home for the next 61 years.  Nancy was an active partner in their farming operation.  She appreciated the natural beauty God provided in the farming life.  As a hobby, her passion was working with her husband refurbishing old high wheel wagons.  She was also passionate about faith activities serving as a Sunday School teacher, VBS teacher, catechism teacher, Bible studies, quilting club and choir at Immanuel Lutheran Church.  She was a faithful member here for her entire life.  She never ceased to proclaim through words, actions and life the Good News of God’s unconditional love and forgiveness revealed through Jesus.  Her faith was a shining light as much as her warm smile.  Her trust was in God’s goodness and grace.  
   She is survived by Therald, her husband of 63 years, daughter Jill (David) Weed of Houston, TX; son Marty Arterburn of Denver, CO; daughter Debbie Hannam of Van Meter, IA and son Aaron (Jessica) Arterburn of Ankeny, IA.  Grandchildren Rachel, Amanda, Lauren, Jamie, Mark Jr., Luke, Kennedy, Mikayla, Noah and Sam.  Great grandchildren Blaire and Charlotte.  Brothers Jim Fox, Daniel (Bonnie) Fox.  In-laws Patty Arterburn, Richard (Lorene) Peters as well as beloved cousins, nieces, nephews and countless friends.  
   Nancy was preceded in death by her parents and parental in-laws, sister Marj Teel;  in-laws Phyllis Fox, Norris and Janice Arterburn, Bob Arterburn, Eyvonne and Bud Ehrsam and niece Lori Teel.