Douglas-Niermeyer-Obituary

Douglas Reed Niermeyer

Eureka, Missouri

Dec 6, 1966 – Jun 27, 2023

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December 6, 1966
DIED
June 27, 2023
LOCATION
Eureka, Missouri

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Dec 6, 1966- June 27, 2023 Douglas Niermeyer was born on Dec 6, 1966, in Washington, MO; the son of the late Daniel Niermeyer and Rosann Reed. He passed away Tuesday evening, June 27, 2023, at the age of 56. Douglas graduated from Union High School in 1985 and earned a Ceramic Engineering degree from the University of Missouri-Rolla in 1989. He began his career in Poughkeepsie, NY, at IBM, later holding management and quality control positions at PLZ Aero Science and St. Louis Tums-GSK, specializing in engineering, manufacturing, IT, and project management. Douglas married Irene on October 21, 2020, and they bought a home in Eureka. Douglas was a long-time member of The Ridge Church in Villa Ridge. He was a proud father, an avid genealogist, coupon collector, radio contest enthusiast, and lately celebrated his Scottish heritage. He belonged to several Military Hereditary Organizations, serving as the youngest ever Commander-in-Chief of MOLLUS in 2003. Douglas is survived by his wife, Irene Niermeyer; his 3 children: Elayna Niermeyer, Madison Pennington (Sean), and Corban Niermeyer, all from Union; and his step-family: Glen and Justin Berkey, Rachael & Corrin; One sister, Pam Davis (Wayne) of Webster Groves; 6 aunts, 3 uncles, 3 nieces, 1 nephew, 1 great nephew, 2 great nieces, and countless cousins. Visitation will be held at Schrader Funeral Home in Eureka on Wednesday, July 5, 2023; from 4-6 p.m. for extended family and friends. The Memorial Service will be from 6-7 p.m.

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Our parents grew up together. As a child my sister and I spent time with Doug and his sister Pam. As adults lives take on different directions. Doug was very kind as a child. Always a good person. Never did anything to hurt or harm another human being. As we got older he went on to pursue his goals and ambitions. Always had a life plan and went after it. He is a very beautiful person who now lives in heaven. May Jesus comfort his family during this time of Doug going home. But I'm sure he's...

Doug had a compelling passion to do what it took to make the TUMS plant successful. He will be missed!

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

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Doug was a fraternity brother, a Kappa Alpha at the University of Missouri - Rolla (now the Mo Univ of Science & Technology), and we also worked together at IBM. While consulting for client on a project in Alberta, Doug and I drove one evening up to Ft McMurray. We saw something odd going on in the night sky so we pulled over and got out of the van. Looking up, we saw an amazing display of Northern Lights covering nearly half the sky with a milky white vail. It was the only time I've...

A gentle and kind man, very smart and loved his family above all. I will miss him. The world was so much better because he was in it. Rest in peace, nephew-friend.