Visitation: Thursday, April 24, 2025, 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M., Peterson Mortuary, 212 S. Locust Street, Glenwood, Iowa.
Graveside Services with Military Honors: Friday, April 25, 2025, 3:30 P.M., Omaha National Cemetery, 14250 Schram Road, Omaha, Nebraska. Military Honors Provided By: Benson Nebraska VFW Post 2503 and the Nebraska Army National Honor Guard.
Nathaniel Brent, 92 of Glenwood, Iowa passed away April 16, 2025 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He was born on September 7, 1932 in Franklin, Louisiana to William and Evelyn (Moore) Brent.
He was united in marriage to Ernestlee Watkins on June 18, 1957 in El Paso, Texas. Nate faithfully served his country in the Army and was honorably discharged after six and a half years of service.
Nate was employed with Swift Packing Plant and later drove the SWITA bus. He was well known for his delicious BBQ. Nate enjoyed sharing his smoked meat products to many people throughout the years. He loved Fireworks and family gatherings. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather as well as a kind and giving person.
Preceding Nate in passing were his parents, wife and sons Kenneth and Walter; brothers; Lyman, Herman and Calvin. Survivors include his children Lynetta Bailey of Casselberry, Florida; Bruce Brent of New Mexico; Victor (Darlene) Brent of North Carolina; Vernon Brent of Corning, IA; Jovette Graham of Orlando, Florida; Jonathan (Tammy) Brent of Glenwood, Iowa; 17 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; brother William Brent, Jr. of Franklin, Louisiana; extended relatives and many friends.
Memorials may be directed to the family.
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With heartfelt sympathy to my family. He was always the Uncle that was the life of the party. I will miss our talks
Guienzy Brent
I’m sending Prayers to the family for their loss! I worked with Nate at Swift’s Packing Plant years ago. He was a very nice friendly man. Rest in peace Nate!.
My mother used to work the Grandparent Program at the Glenwood Resource Center until they discontinued the program. Nate drove their bus. My mother just loved him. He was a joy to talk to and he was so kind when he helped those old people on and off the bus. RIP Nate. You’ve earned your place in Heaven.
My heart and prayers go out to Nate’s family.
May every tear thats shed in sorrow, become a fond memory, of yesterdays gone, for yalls tomorrows. SYMPATHIES AND PRAYERS.
Nate was s wonderful neighbor! So friendly and warm. His smile could soon the sun. I’m happy he’s with his beloved, Lee again.
Condolences to the family. Nate was a dear friend that I’ll never forget. Rest in Heavenly Peace. I’m going to miss you telling me that I would win BINGO T tonight and every time he told me that I would win.
Bingo
I’m sending heart felt condolences to Mr Nate’s family & friends. I knew Mr Nate and his amazing wife Lee(as I knew her) when they worked at Nishna Produtions. Nate and Lee had the heart of Gold. Some of the best people I ever had met. I’ll never miss making GRAVY, for he was the greatest teacher. I would see him periodically somewhere around, his Smile never changed and always a great Hello ! Fly high my friend you will truly be messed!
Nate was the best. My friend and I LOVED going over to his house for some bbq but we enjoyed his stories the most. My favorite was he claimed to kick a 70 yard field goal into a 50 mph wind! He told me that is when his future wife “knew I was good” and sealed the deal on their marriage. Sending a lot of love to Jonathan and all the family.
Your new marching cadence will now be called by the Angels. Rest in Peace Brother Veteran.
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