Wilfred Niewoehner
May 18, 1924 ~ February 11, 2010
Wilfred “Bill” Niewoehner, age 85 of Fredericksburg, Iowa died Thursday morning February 11, 2010, at his home after a 9 year battle with cancer.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, February 15, 2010, at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church - Richfield, rural Sumner with Pastor Harold Peterson officiating. Eva Mae Niewoehner will be the organist, accompanying Gene Niewoehner in his solo, “The Lord’s Prayer”. The congregation will sing, “How Great Thou Art” and “The Old Rugged Cross”. A special CD of “Dance With My Father” will also be played.
Interment will be in Rose Hill Cemetery, Fredericksburg with grandsons, Clayton Niewoehner, Jordan Niewoehner, Austin Niewoehner, Nate Steege, Gavin Steege, Collin Steege, Derek Drape and Nolan Nolte as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Bill’s granddaughters, Jessica Nikkel, Lindsey Rogers, Stacy Regennitter and Holly Eastman.
Friends may call 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. Sunday at Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Fredericksburg. Visitation continues an hour prior to the service at the church on Monday.
Wilfred “Bill” Reinhardt Niewoehner was born May 18, 1924, on the family farm near Alpha, IA, the son of George Frederick and Laura Wilhelmine (Kilcher) Niewoehner. Bill was baptized and confirmed at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church - Richfield, rural Sumner. He received his education in Alpha, IA, graduating in 1942.
On November 11, 1951, at the Presbyterian Church in Morrison, Iowa Bill was united in marriage to Earlene Cooper. To this union four children were born. The couple farmed near Fredericksburg from 1951 until 1979 when they moved to an acreage east of Fredericksburg. Bill and Earlene moved into Fredericksburg in 2005.
Bill was a former Deacon and Financial Secretary for St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, a member of the Drift Runners Snowmobile Club, a charter member of the NEIA Antique & Power Show and a volunteer for the Plum Creek Bike and Nature Trail. Bill was an avid fan of any of his grandchildren’s sporting and school events. Family get togethers and celebrations were always a highlight for him. He also enjoyed dancing and working with horses.
Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Earlene; three daughters, Beth (Jerry) Hagberg of Spirit Lake, IA, Jolee (Milo) Drape and Carol (Larry) Kuecker, all of Fredericksburg; twelve grandchildren and five great-grandsons; three step-grandsons; nine step-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mildred Sanders of Waverly and Bernice (Bob) Davis of Fredericksburg; two brothers, LaVerne (LaVera) Niewoehner of Elkader and Raymond (Betty) Niewoehner of Fredericksburg.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Brad Niewoehner; five brothers, Alvin, Arthur, Harold, Walter and Edwin Niewoehner; a sister in infancy, Winnie Bertha Niewoehner.
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We sent are heart felt love and good wishes to the Niewonehner family. Bill will be missed by all of us. Ruby & Charlie from Tx.
Earlene and family, So sorry to hear about Bill passing away. Our sympathies are with your whole family. I’m sorry we didn’t know about the funeral and were out of town. We received an email from Charlie’s (Bill’s) sister, Jean (Rochford) Hoffman. Wish we could’ve come up for the visitation. We will send a card later, but I wanted to let you know that your are in our thoughts and prayers. Charlie (Bill) and Lynnette Rochford
Jolee, Milo and family, My sincere sympathy on the loss of your father. Jolee, it has been more than 30 years since I’ve seen or talked to you, but know that you and your family have been in my prayers since I opened the paper and read of your dad’s death. The battle with cancer must have been a real challenge especially for a man who sounded as wonderful and active as he was. I might have tried to come up for the visitation, but unfortunately I didn’t open up the paper until Monday night. Again my sympathy and may God’s loving arms surround you and your family in the days ahead. Chris Draude, nursing classmate of Jolee’s.
We have fond memories of Bill. He was a good man and a charmer. Our deepest sympathy to you. He will be missed by all those that he’s touched.
Our Sympathy to all Bill’s family..He was such a fun guy..remembering the snowmobiles and the player piano..fun memories for us and I am sure his family has many many memories of fun times to keep in their hearts..may all those wonderful memories help comfort you With Sympathy, Roger and Margo Pleggenkuhle
To the Niewoehner Family We are so sorry to her of Bill pasting. He was a great man and now he can be with his son. They will be riding horses in the heavens!Thinking of you in this time of sorrow. Rick And Donna
Sincere sympathy on the loss of a good neighbor.
Our sympathy and prayers are with your families at this time.
Jerry and Beth, Matt and Jessica and family, George and Stacy and family, Know you are in our prayers during this very tender time. Trusting God to meet your every need as His supply is perfect and endless.
Earlene and family, Our sincere sympathy in your loss. Bill left many memories, among them, love of life, his smile, a friend and neighbor, snowmobiling, and my first memory, Bill and Earlene on the dance floor. May you find comfort in your memories.
My sympathy is with your family at this time of your loss. I prayer God will comfort you to know others care. Bill was a great guy. I will treasure the pictures that you, Jolee sent me last fall. May God be with you and yours.
So sorry to hear of Bill’s death, but what a LIFE he had !! My thoughts and prayers are with you all. A part of Bill lives on in all of you. In sympathy and friendship, Jan Phillis
Earlene, Beth, Jolee, Carol and all your family members, I want to extend my sincere sympathy for your great loss. Bill was a wonderful man and touched alot of our hearts, he will never be forgotten. I am honored to know your family for so many years. I remember the times my parents, Norma and Nelson Kuker, would go dancing with Bill and Earlene and I was privileged to baby sit the kids. We had a lot of good times together. Your family will forever be watched after from heaven by Bill and Brad. You will be in my prayers.
Aunt Earlene, My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Uncle Bill will be truly missed! He has touched so many lives! He will never be forgotten. God bless you and yours through these hard times. Our prayers are with you. Love, Jody, Brianna, Devin and Caden
Our thoughts and prayers to your family and to all who Bill has touched their lives in one way or another, he was a true husban,father,grandfather and friend to so many…
You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Tod, Dena and Zachary Palmer
Earlene and family: Our hearts go out to you in your loss. He didnt really want to leave you, but it must have been time to go be with Brad. They’re watching over you and feeling at peace.
Earlene, Beth, Jolee, Carol and families. You have my deepest sympathy at this very difficult time. I have many memories of Uncle Bill. The one really funny one was when I accidently dumped him off the hay wagon at our farm. He had the biggest grin on his face. And he laughed it off! I’m glad I came over last week and saw him and Earlene. Now Brad has his best buddy to keep him company. God Bless You All. Nancy
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. He had such a good life, and I know you have wonderful memories. Joe and Mary Sharon
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. May your family’s heartache be comforted with beautiful memories and knowing Bill is watching over you all.
My deepest sympathy to the Niewoehner Family… you are in my thoughts and prayers. I always remember when Bill & Brad named one of their horses ‘Cindy’. Now Bill & Brad are together and watching over all of you!