St. Clair County Obits

NELSON F. RIMA

St. Clair County Courier
29 December 2006
Nelson F. "Hap" Rima, 81, Humansville, died Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2006, in Cox South Hospital, Springfield. The son of Alva E. and Zepha Martin Rima, he was born March 18, 1925, in Cedar County.
A lifelong resident of Humansville, he was a retired auctioneer and farmer. He had also operated a feed store, service station and was a car salesman.
His parents, wife, Donna, and a brother, Jim Rima, preceded him in death.
Survivors include seven children, Dona Rima and Randell Rima, both of Humansville, Gerry Rima, El Dorado Springs, David Rima, Calhoun, Judy Creasy, Weaubleau, Nella Keller, Collins and Ellen Lane, St. Joseph; his companion, Irene Wolfe, of the home; 10 step-children, Ronald Goins, Denver, Colo., Rick Goins and Troy Goins, both of Springfield, Patsy Allen, Burleson, Texas, Floretta Manuel, Walnut Grove, Kay Lewis, Springfield, Connie Johnson, Ozark, Wanda Blackburn, Springfield, Robbin Allen, Springfield and Sandra Lumley, Walnut Grove; 35 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were Saturday in Murray Funeral Home, Humansville with Rev. Alan Lane officiating. Interment was in the Humansville Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to National Kidney Foundation. Online condolences may be made at www.murrayfuneralhomes.com.