Died Sunday September 20, 2020 at Methodist Fremont Health
Keith was born July 1, 1932 on the farm near Fontanelle to Martin and Edna 'Merkling' Nieman. He was raised on the farm and graduated from Fremont High School in 1950. After high school Keith served in the United States Navy. After his service he returned home and worked with his father doing construction/carpentry. He married Doris Wade on September 12, 1954. The couple lived in Fremont most of their married years. Keith began working at Western Electric and retired from Lucent Technology after 30 years.
During their retirement, they couple pulled a 5th wheel into 49 states and Canada. They also wintered in Casa Grande, Arizona for 17 years.
Keith was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and Isaac Walton Gun Club, where he had been a manager for a time.
Survivors:
Children Randy (Melissa) Nieman of Fremont
Cindy Lundy of Fremont
Rick (Laura) Nieman of Fremont
Grandchildren Joshua (Lyndsay) Nieman, Jeremy & Jacob Nieman, Jennifer (Brandon Roell) Lundy,
Amanda Lundy, Zachary (Allyssia) Nieman, Abbie (Nate Meyer) Nieman.
Great grandchildren Paisley & Finley Nieman, Brady Roell, Charleigh Nieman, J.T. Andersen, Austin Meyer,
Allie Meyer
Keith was preceded in death by his parents and wife Doris on September 6, 2019.
The funeral will be 2pm, Friday, September 25, 2020 at Trinity Lutheran Church. Burial will follow in Memorial Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the church. Visitation will be Thursday at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont with the family present from 5pm to 8pm. Masks are suggested.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
If you were unable to attend the service please copy and paste the following link to view the service:
https://youtu.be/Q-lCAcl_bYc
Condolences(9)
Diane & Mark Schneck
HOOPER, NE Monday, September 28, 2020 Sorry to learn of Keith's passing. We got to know Keith when Mark's dad was at Nye Legacy. They were table mates. Such a neat man to talk with. Our prayers for you and your family.Mike & Donna Williams
North Bend, NE Monday, September 28, 2020 Rick, Randy, CindyWe extend heart felt condolences to the passing of you Dad Keith. We know how special the relationship was from Martin and Keith and to you grand kids
Mike & Donna Williams
North Bend, NE Monday, September 28, 2020 Rick, Randy, CindyWe extend heart felt condolences to the passing of you Dad Keith. We know how special the relationship was from Martin and Keith and to you grand kids
Sandi Otteson
Gilbert, AZ Friday, September 25, 2020 Randy, Cindy, and Rick,So sorry to hear of your loss. I just want you to know that I am thinking about you and your families during this difficult time. I will always treasure the memories that I have with your parents.
Sandi
Shirley Winkle
Clifton, AZ Friday, September 25, 2020 Dear Randy, Cindy & Rick,We are so sorry to hear that Keith has passed. I will never forget the family picnics and their visits to AZ. He will always be in my heart, Prayers and love you all, take care.
Shirley and Twig Winkle
Brock Lehman
Orange City, IA Wednesday, September 23, 2020 Dear Nieman Family,Mom left a message for me about Keith's passing. He was a great man with a good heart. He helped introduce me to a world of shooting sports at the gun club and always encouraged me to pursue shooting and hunting. As I look back at that generation of men, I'm honored they took they time to nurture that passion in the next generation of shooters. I'm sorry for your loss and thankful for the time I knew him.
Brock
Kathy Kiekow
Cedar Bluffs, NE Wednesday, September 23, 2020 Dear Randy, Cindy, & Rick,So sorry to hear about the loss of your father. He was such a nice guy; I enjoyed talking with him when I came to visit at Nye Legacy! May you feel God's comfort and peace extra during your time of mourning!! In Christ, Kathy
Doug & Deb Heller
Omaha, NE Wednesday, September 23, 2020 Rick, Laura & family -So sorry to hear of the loss of your father. We have many memories of camping with your parents in the past 15 or so years. Along with all of the Trinity memories all so long ago.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dan Roberts
Fremont, NE Tuesday, September 22, 2020 Randy, Rick and familiesSo sorry to hear of your Dads passing. I always enjoyed very much my conversations with Keith. I'm in Denver helping out Dustin with his 2 boys for a couple weeks so won't be able to attend The funeral. Thoughts are with you.
Dan Roberts