Webb Nall

Webb Nall, age 87 of Melbourne, Iowa and formerly of Ogden, UT, passed away surrounded by family on the morning of February 21, 2025 at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa.

At this time, cremation rights have been accorded and no formal services are planned at this time. Memorials in Webb’s name may be directed to the family for a later designation. For additional information or to send a condolence to the family, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234.

Webb was born August 6, 1937 in Des Moines, Iowa. He was the oldest of five sons born to Ernest “Ray” and Pauline (Irwin) Nall. He was raised in Newton, Iowa. Webb loved hunting, fishing boxing and working on cars. He enlisted in the United States Navy during the Korean War, serving his country working on submarines. After serving, Webb was honorably discharged from service and returned home.

Webb met the love of his life Jean Swanson and married in 1960 at the Little Brown Church in Missouri. They raised four children together. Webb was talented at Autobody Repair, which became his lifelong career. He moved his family to Ogden, Utah in 1979. During the last chapter of his career, he became an instructor at Clearfield Job Corps in Utah. He enjoyed teaching his craft to the students and received instructor of the year. He was beloved by his students and co-workers. In 2011, Webb and Jean would eventually move back to Iowa and settle in Melbourne in order to be closer to their family.

Over the years, many of the activities that Webb enjoyed were also enjoyed across the family. This included hunting, fishing, camping and spending time together. Webb enjoyed history and loved his hot rod cars. You always knew how you stood with Webb. He was tough on the outside but had a heart of gold. He would do anything he could to help his family and friends.

Those left to remember and cherish his memory are his wife, Jean Nall; children, Tully (Kathy) Nall, Scott (Renae Smith) Nall and Darren Berens; son-in-law, Rod O’Neal; grandchildren, Danial (Mike) Selin, Derek Nasfell, Jennifer Nall, Kaleigh Nall and Zachary Nall. Also surviving are his siblings, Roger (Sherry) Nall, Cliff Nall and Harold (Karen) Nall; sister-in-law, Shelly Nall and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other loved family members.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Pauline Nall; his daughter, Sharon O’Neal; his brother, Ed Nall; and mother and father-in-law, Oscar and Maggie Swanson.