NIENABER: Herman
The family is very saddened to announce that Mr. Herman Henry Nienaber, 75 years of Humboldt, passed away at Humboldt District Hospital on Thursday, September 12, 2013. Herman was born on December 7, 1937 to Joseph and Johanna (nee Niekamp) Nienaber. He grew up on the family farm and attended Arras School and obtained a grade eight education. Herman farmed with his brother Alfred and sister-in-law Mary Ann and their family, Donna, Linda and Kevin. Raising prize livestock, he showed his Registered Yorkshire Swine and his Registered Holstein Cattle. He also served on the Saskatchewan Milk Producers Board. Besides farming, he worked at Doepkers and for his brother, Francis, doing eavestroughing and electrical work. He was one of the organizers involved in bringing underground power lines to the St. Gregor and Annaheim districts. Herman's faith was an important part of his life. He served on the church board in Annaheim, sang in the Annaheim Male Choir in his younger years and then the St. Ann's Choir until 2007, was a 3rd and 4th Degree Knights of Columbus and was the Grand Knight of the Annaheim Council. He enjoyed a trip that he was able to take to Germany with his parents. Herman lived and took care of his mother in the late 1980's until 2003. Throughout his life, Herman liked all sports, including bowling, golfing, hockey, curling, football, baseball, and boxing. He also enjoyed playing cards with family and friends, "doppelkopf" being his favourite. Herman was a seasoned wine maker, wine that he shared with many family and friends. For relaxation Herman enjoyed fishing. Herman was mostly known for his sense of humor, laughter and ability to tease everyone he met. He loved visiting with people and getting a good debate going about anything, and then start a little teasing. Herman will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his two brothers and five sisters: Anna (Joseph) Kiefer, Theresa (Anthony) Kiefer and Anthony (Eileen) Nienaber, all of Humboldt, Elizabeth (Arnold) Moellenbeck of Englefeld, Alfred (Mary Ann) Nienaber of Humboldt, Martha (Leonard) Nordick of Englefeld and Mary (Lawrence) Moellenbeck of Humboldt; sister-in-law, Sharon Nienaber of Humboldt; Uncle Benny and Aunt Anne Niekamp of Humboldt and numerous nieces and nephews, cousins and friends. Herman was predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Johanna Nienaber, and two brothers, Herman Nienaber (in childhood) and Francis Nienaber. The Funeral Mass was held on Saturday, September 14, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. from St. Augustine Roman Catholic Church, Humboldt, concelebrated by Fr. Greg Roth, Fr. Rudolph Novecosky, OSB and Fr. Daniel Muyers, OSB. Interment followed at St. Ann's Roman Catholic Cemetery, Annaheim. Memorial donations may be directed to Quill Plains Centennial Lodge "Activities Department" or St. Ann's Cemetery Fund. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to MALINOSKI & DANYLUIK FUNERAL HOME, Humboldt.
