Robert Walter Nierste
1946 - 2015
Robert Walter Nierste
1946 - 2015
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BORN
1946
DIED
2015
Robert Nierste Obituary
Bob passed away October 29, 2015, in Plano, TX.
He was born November 14, 1946, in Vincennes, IN to Norman R. and Ursulina Ferree Nierste.
Bob was a devoted Catholic by faith. He was a science teacher/geologist and was especially interested in gems. He taught science for 33 years in Plano and worked at Sundown Ranch for 10 years. His many jobs included helping write several textbooks and coaching basketball and golf. He loved fishing, golfing and working at his First Monday booth. Bob was also a lifetime member of the NRA and devoted to his wife Laura. Bob was private man with a great spirit.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
Bob is survived by his: Wife, Laura Nierste of Canton, TX; Son, Keith and Stacie Nierste of Sanger, TX; Daughter, Jennifer and Eric Padgett of Forney, TX; Stepson, Ryan and Reagan Walker of Canton, TX.; 10 Grandchildren; Aunt, Ann Elizabeth Triche; Cousin, Rose Marie Ferree, and several Aunts, Uncles and Cousins.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or American Heart Association, PO Box 841125, Dallas, TX 75284.
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Laura M Nierste
November 14, 2024
Bob was an amazing person, kindest man Godly man I've ever witnessed in my life! He was my husband a true mentor to so many Happy Bday darling I miss you so Laura N.
Elizabeth Durnan
February 14, 2016
It was so moving to see all the pictures. I got to know Bob only very recently but I did enjoy the time that I spent with him and Laurie even though the last time that I saw him was on a occasion of so much sadness. Thank you for putting this together, Laurie! (Sorry I can't get used to calling you "Laura"!)
Love, Liz
Cheri Wishing Stiles
December 2, 2015
On behalf of Central Catholic and St. Rose Academy we are all saddened by the loss of one of our classmates. We will keep him in our thoughts and prayers. You have our sympathy and he will be honored at all future class reunions.
Kay Linback
December 1, 2015
Laura, so sorry to hear of Bob's passing, I know you miss him, I didn't know him but know you loved him very much, keeping you in my prayers.
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Sharon Grannan-Dailey
December 1, 2015
I was one of Bobs friends in high school. He went to Central Catholic and I went to St. Rose Academy both located in Vincennes, IN. He was always a quiet yet polite young man. We had our 50th anniversary of our high school graduation last year in September 2014. Alot of us showed up but then there were some that didn't make it, Bob was one of them. You have my deepest sympathy and I will think of you often. Love to you and all your family.
Sharon Grannan Dailey
(Indianapolis, IN)
Rose-Marie Ferree
November 27, 2015
I will miss you. You were the cool fraternity guy who was also my nice cousin. I looked forward to seeing you or hearing about you when we visited Aunt Ursie and Uncle Topper. You introduced me to nice rocks, although I preferred mine faceted. I will miss calling you to ask some science question which would wander into different topics. I'll travel the galaxies with you when my time comes.
Betty Ann Ferree
November 27, 2015
I started babysitting Bob when he was little. I would give him a bath in the kitchen sink. He splashed so much that I was soaked. With no AC, I always promised him a treat afterwards. He enjoyed being pulled in the wagon then and we would sit under shade trees to eat our ice cream. My favorite nephew with so many wonderful memories. I will see you and my sister Ursulina at our next family reunion in heaven.
November 24, 2015
Bob,
You Will Be Missed By So Many Folks in Canton Texas, There's has never been a More Kinder Godly Man We have ever met in Roy & I's Life Staying with Laura at Her Park was an Honor to Have Met you along yah'lls paths through our Life. We all had had so many Great Times together and SO SO Many Laughs..I Guess we will all meet again on Cloud "9" You Are the "MAN" I Still Remember the Name you called me in yahl's Kitchen, I couldn't stop laughing I hardly get up off the floor.. Only a few Select few remember that name...Thanks For the Memories And All The Many Christmas's You & Laura Shared with our Family! They were Great We Love You Bud Roy & Regina
Leisha Sanders
November 18, 2015
Mr. Nierste was also my science teacher. And although it's been 20+ years I find myself telling my kids about stories from his classroom. He was a great teacher and a great example to his students. He even had a way of curing even the worst case of the hiccups!
Aileen and Chaz Duc
November 18, 2015
Our deepest sympathy goes out to the entire Nierste family. I have such fond memories of the years teaching 8th grade science at Hendrick Middle School with Bob. I regret that we had lost touch over the past few years. Chaz, Bob and I all shared the geology bond. I picture him now at the big outcrop in the sky. I hope all your happy memories of Bob comfort and console you all.
YOUR BRIDE
November 17, 2015
The Flame of Eternity will be in my Heart Forever My Love.
Kalani Tonga
November 17, 2015
Mr. Nierste is responsible for instilling a love of science and specifically geology in me. His class was my favorite and most memorable. I looked him up because my I received a copy of my very first published work today -- I had an essay published in a book -- and I quoted him and wanted to send him a copy. He used to tell us, "Knowledge of a thing engenders a love for it." It's been 22 years since I sat in his classroom, and I still love that quote, along with, "The more you know, the more you know you don't know."
Thank you, Mr. Nierste, for making a difference in my life. I'm so sad to hear of your passing. The world has lost an amazing man.
Rachel Johnsen
November 17, 2015
Angel of God
My guardian dear
To Whom His love
Commits me here
Ever this day
Be at my side
To light and guard
To rule and guide. Amen
-Bob, I will forever be grateful to you for Jennifer. I pray you are resting in peace. My deepest sympathy to the Nierste family.
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