OBITUARY: Walter V. Niemeyer, 1932-2004, Mitchell Co., Iowa
 
[Adapted from: Mitchell County-Press-News online - Posted April 28, 2004] 
 


                          Walter V. Niemeyer
  
Graveside services for Walter V. Niemeyer, 71, of Shell Rock, Iowa,
were held on Wednesday, April 21, 2004, at Oak Hill Cemetery in
Nashua, Iowa, with Pastor Keith Tomlinson officiating.

Walter died Monday morning, April 19, 2004, at his home of natural
causes.

Walter was born on August 11, 1932, in Wycoff, Minnesota, the son of
Walter and Verna (Chinnow) Niemeyer.  Walter attended school in
Waltham, Minnesota, through the eighth grade.  Following school
he helped his grandfather on the farm until being drafted during
the Korean War.  He served in the Army from 1953 until being
honorably discharged in 1955.  After the war, Walter moved to
Clarksville where he worked at Chamberlin's Manufacturing and
Clay Manufacturing.  Walter later began working as a mechanic
in Shell Rock for several years until he went to work for the
Rock Island Railroad and the Iowa Northern Railroad where he
worked for 20 years.  After retiring from the railroad in 1991,
Walter enjoyed his free time collecting radios.

Walter enjoyed boating, collecting radios, his two dogs, and
especially spending time with his family and friends.

Walter is survived by his wife, Grace of Shell Rock; one
son Michael and his wife Erin of Osage; one granddaughter,
Brianna of Osage; and one sister, Donna Hughes of Aplington.

He is preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.

Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home, Shell Rock, was in charge of
arrangements.  319-885-4154
 
 
 
     Copyright 2004, K. L. Kittleson