Elizabeth "Beth" Ann Nehring

Elizabeth Ann Nehring passed away on August 3, 2024, in Phoenix, AZ. Beth was born on May 1, 1952 in Bluffton, OH, the daughter of the late Richard and Margaret(Peggy) Blunk. She is survived by her Children: Ken Nehring of Yorkville, IL and Chris(Karen) Nehring of Germantown, WI; her brothers: Richard "Rick" (Elizabeth) Blunk; Jeffrey "Goat" Blunk; Douglas Bunk; Dennis Blunk; and sister: Margaret (Margie) Bowen. 5 grandchildren: Zach, Alyssa, Molly, Maddie, Emily and 4 Great-grandchildren: Gabriel, Alliannah, Darissa, Ava .

Preceding her in death were her long time partner Michael Olson of Phoenix, AZ, Parents RIchard and Peggy Blunk, and her brother John Blunk.

A 1970 graduate of Crestwood High School in Mantua, Ohio, Beth enlisted in the Navy as a WAVE and served in the U.S. Navy as a Yeoman at Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Division, Naval Air Station, North Island, Coronado, California where she served until her honorable discharge on January 14, 1972.

Upon discharge Beth relocated to Milwaukee, WI where she raised her two children Ken and Chris. She worked at St. Joseph's Hospital Milwaukee, WI as a department secretary for Environmental and Nutrition Services for 15 years.

In 1994 Beth relocated to Phoenix, AZ with her long-time partner Mike Olson. Beth worked for 27 years with the Department of Forestry and Fire Management for the State of Arizona.

For the last 27 years Beth dedicated her time to the American Legion. She served on the National, State, and Local levels. She was also a member of the Twenty and Four Honor Society of Women Legionnaires where she served on the National and State level. In 2020 she was inducted into the Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame.

Her community contributions have included supporting the West Valley Crisis Center, Toys for Tots, Mary Ellen's Place, and Reap What You Sew(RWYS) an organization that donates quilts to hospitals, non profits, and veterans organizations.

Memorial services will take place on Monday October 21, 2024. Beth's escort will leave American Legion Post 105 1818 W. Bell Road Phoenix, AZ at 11:45 am for the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona 2929 Pinnacle Peak Road. Phoenix, AZ. Service at the National Memorial Cemetery will take place at 1:00pm. A celebration of Life will follow at American Legion Post 105.