Individual Details
William F. Nietfeld
(January 24, 1924 - June 16, 2009)
William F. "Bill" Nietfeld
William F. "Bill" Nietfeld, age 85, of Meire Grove, died after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease on Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at the Lakeview Ranch in Darwin, Minn. Mass of Christian Burial was held on Saturday, June 20 at St. John's Catholic Church in Meire Grove with Rev. Tom Becker officiating. Interment was in the parish cemetery.
William Francis Nietfeld was born January 14, 1924 in Spring Hill Township, Stearns County, Minn. to John and Rose (Macke) Nietfeld. In 1951, Bill started farming in partnership with his father. On January 1, 1957, Bill and Milton purchased their father's farm and formed a partnership until they sold the farm in 1997. Bill moved to Melrose and in 1999 he began living at various assisted living facilities ending at Lakeview Ranch in Darwin. He was a member of St. John's Catholic Church in Meire Grove, Saint Joseph's Men's Society, and the Knights of Columbus, Council #1633.
Survivors include his brothers and sisters, Sylvester (Ann) Nietfeld of Meire Grove, Gladys (Mike) Braun of Regal, Milton Nietfeld of Melrose and Patricia Meyer of Sauk Centre; brother-in-law, Myron Ellis; and sister-in-law, Shirley Nietfeld.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents; brothers and sisters, Henry Nietfeld, Dr. A. B. Nietfeld, Elmer Nietfeld, Margaret Nietfeld, Clara Ellis, John B. Nietfeld, Joseph Nietfeld, Roman Nietfeld and Catherine Meyer. Serving as casket bearers were Bill's nieces and nephews. Cross bearer and scripture bearer was Mary Pittelko. Arrangements were made with Patton-Schad Funeral & Cremation Services of Melrose.
William F. "Bill" Nietfeld, age 85, of Meire Grove, died after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease on Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at the Lakeview Ranch in Darwin, Minn. Mass of Christian Burial was held on Saturday, June 20 at St. John's Catholic Church in Meire Grove with Rev. Tom Becker officiating. Interment was in the parish cemetery.
William Francis Nietfeld was born January 14, 1924 in Spring Hill Township, Stearns County, Minn. to John and Rose (Macke) Nietfeld. In 1951, Bill started farming in partnership with his father. On January 1, 1957, Bill and Milton purchased their father's farm and formed a partnership until they sold the farm in 1997. Bill moved to Melrose and in 1999 he began living at various assisted living facilities ending at Lakeview Ranch in Darwin. He was a member of St. John's Catholic Church in Meire Grove, Saint Joseph's Men's Society, and the Knights of Columbus, Council #1633.
Survivors include his brothers and sisters, Sylvester (Ann) Nietfeld of Meire Grove, Gladys (Mike) Braun of Regal, Milton Nietfeld of Melrose and Patricia Meyer of Sauk Centre; brother-in-law, Myron Ellis; and sister-in-law, Shirley Nietfeld.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents; brothers and sisters, Henry Nietfeld, Dr. A. B. Nietfeld, Elmer Nietfeld, Margaret Nietfeld, Clara Ellis, John B. Nietfeld, Joseph Nietfeld, Roman Nietfeld and Catherine Meyer. Serving as casket bearers were Bill's nieces and nephews. Cross bearer and scripture bearer was Mary Pittelko. Arrangements were made with Patton-Schad Funeral & Cremation Services of Melrose.
Events
| Birth | January 24, 1924 | ||||
| Death | June 16, 2009 | Meire Grove, Stearns Co., MN |
Families
| Father | John Nietfeld (1885 - 1970) |
| Mother | Rose Macke (1890 - 1986) |
| Sibling | Henry Lorenz Nietfeld (1910 - 1989) |
| Sibling | Aloys Bernard Dr. Nietfeld (1911 - 1991) |
| Sibling | John Bernard Nietfeld (1918 - 1990) |
| Sibling | Catherine Nietfeld (1928 - 1985) |