Visitation will be 5:00-7:00 pm Thursday, March 26th, 2026 at Olson Funeral Chapel in Britton.

Maurice E. Nehls (Moe) was born September 14th, 1926, near Groton, SD to Fred and Dora (Hoops) Nehls. He grew up and attended school in the Groton area. Before graduating he joined the United States Army during World War II serving in Germany guarding ammunition. Due to Moe’s mischievous personality, he was assigned to KP duties, which included peeling hundreds of pounds of potatoes per day. This talent later became a useful skill making potato salad to give away to family and friends. In 1946, before leaving Germany, he traded his boots and a few packs of cigarettes for a diamond ring that he would later present to his future wife, LaVonne. Maurice and LaVonne were married on February 18th, 1949. They started their married life in the Groton area. They were blessed with three children: Marlene, Linda Ann and Larry. Moe’s job brought them to the Langford area where he worked for local farmers and later found his passion working for the Marshall County Highway Department running the road grader.

Moe was an avid hunter and fisherman. As a side hobby he started processing wild game and livestock for local residents (in the county shop). In retirement, Moe took pleasure in gardening, especially his tomatoes. He was known to pick them a little too early since he wanted to have the first tomato in town. If you didn’t see Moe cruising Langford in his golf cart or giving kids rides, you could catch him driving his Cub Cadet lawn mower, which was his favorite past time, even if the grass didn’t need mowing.

If you were looking for Moe in the morning or afternoon you could find him at the local coffee spot shaking dice, joking with staff and his buddies, and looking for his next free cup of coffee. Moe enjoyed spending time with his family playing games of 31, eating homemade ice cream, and fresh doughnuts. Moe’s favorite holiday was his birthday and planning his annual party and cake one year in advance. In recent years, he proudly received his honorary high school diploma, went on the Honor Flight to Washington DC, and was the last surviving WWII veteran in Marshall County. He also enjoyed trips to Alaska and taking photos.

Maurice passed away Friday, March 13th, 2026 at Wheatcrest Hills in Britton at the age of 99.

He is survived by his daughter, Marlene (Steven) Price; grandchildren: David Price, Paul (Cari) Price, Michelle (Tim) Marlette, and Stephanie Jahnig; five great grandchildren; and three great-great grandchildren.

Preceding him in death were his parents; his wife, LaVonne; daughter, Linda Ann Price; son-in-law, Kenneth Price; son, Larry Nehls; and his siblings: Grace Blondo, Bernice Prunty, Mary Ann Fliehs, Howard Nehls, Carroll Nehls, and Dallas Nehls.

Condolences may be directed to Marlene and Steve Price - 41991 SD Hwy 27 Langford, SD 57454.

An online guestbook and obituary are available at www. olsonfuneralchapel.com