Niemeier, John F.

John F. Niemeier, 76, died peacefully Nov. 28, 2010, in California following complications from a recent surgery. A memorial service will be held at Faith Bible Church, Robins, at a later date.

Survivors include his wife, Jane of Redwood Shores, Calif.; daughters, Lisa (Rob) Bates of Burlingame, Calif., Susan Niemeier of Chicago, Karen (Nickolai) Rochnik of San Mateo, Calif., Robin Niemeier of San Carlos, Calif.; sister, Jeanne (Bill) LeBuhn of Devon, Pa.; grandchildren, Monica Bates, Sidney Rochnik, Max Rochnik and Anneliese Moriarity; brother- and sister-in-law, Dick and Ann Ramsey of Cedar Rapids; and several nieces and nephews.

John was born Jan. 20, 1934, in Sioux City to Ralph and Edith (Archer) Niemeier. He grew up there and graduated from Central High School. He received his B.S. (business) from the University of Colorado (1956). He served in the Marine Corps (1956-1958). He worked at Rockwell Collins (Cedar Rapids) as a computer programmer for many years. He served many volunteer hours as treasurer for Faith Bible Church and he enjoyed playing tennis and golf.

John married Jane Seely on June 20, 1970, in Burlingame, Calif. They lived 32 years in the Cedar Rapids area. He loved his family and friends and was particularly proud of his daughters and grandchildren. He was a great husband and father!

Memorial donations may be given in John's memory to Faith Bible Church, 95 South Mentzer Rd., Robins, IA 52328 or to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (Fort Worth chapter) in memory of John to honor his great niece. ()