Walter "Nash" Shawgo Jr.

Walter “Nash” Shawgo Jr., 81, of Mason City, passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at the Mason City Area Nursing Home. He was born on January 4, 1934 on the farm near Mason City to Walter and Mary (Ballard) Shawgo Sr. He married Darlene Spencer September 15, 1954 and she survives. Nash is also survived by four children: Shari (Kevin) Matson of St. Peters Mo, Brian (Lisa) Shawgo of Easton, Bruce Allen Shawgo of Red Bud, IL and Katrina (Don) Weinell of Gonzales LA, nine grandchildren: Nels (Denise) Matson, Gretchen (Don) Spiess, Astrid Matson, Rex (Emily) Shawgo, Ben (Sarah) Shawgo, Kasey (Garrett) Miles, Jeff Weinell, John Weinell, three great grandchildren: Ryan Shawgo, Alexa Spiess, Scarlett Anna Marie Miles. Nash is also survived by three sisters. He was preceded in death by his parents and one daughter; Brenda Shawgo. Nash attended Haw Grove country school for one year. Walter Sr. then moved house and family into Mason City where he attended Mason City schools until graduating in 1952. He worked on Illinois Central RR for two years as a telegraph operator. He was drafted to the service in 1954 with the United States Army. He married Darlene 10 days prior to leaving, stationed in Germany. Darlene got to come over to finish term where their first child Shari was born in Wurzburg Germany. After service time Nash went to work for his Dad who owned and operated an appliance-electrical-propane gas business eventually buying him out. Nash owned and operated the business until 2005. Nash was a member of the Mason City School Board-Illini Central School Board, Fire Chief for Mason City Fire District for 17 years, Illinois Central R.R. Historical Society, Morse Telegraph Club, he was licensed with Assembly of God Fellowship. He was a member of the Mason City American Legion and the Greenview AMVETS. His hobbies included Ham Radios- license K9LOE, gardening, canning, making jams and red apple sauce for the grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 2, 2016 at the Assembly of God Church at 12:00 noon. Visitation will be held two hours prior to the service starting at 10:00am also at the church. Pastor James Sprinkel will officiate. Burial will take place at the Mason City Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the Assembly of God Church. Online memorial messages can be left for the family at www.hurleyfh.com. Hurley Funeral Home in Mason City is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Walter "Nash" Shawgo Jr.

January 4, 1934 - December 29, 2015

Explore Obituaries &
Upcoming Services