Name: Visitation for Stephen Niemiec
Start: 2025-06-11T14:00:00.000Z
End: 2025-06-11T15:00:00.000Z
Location: Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church

Stephen Niemiec

November 23, 1929 - May 22, 2025

Stephen Niemiec, 95, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2025, in Dublin, Ohio, surrounded by family. Steve was born on November 23, 1929, in Toledo, Ohio, to Joseph and Victoria (Hajduk) Niemiec. He graduated from Woodward High School, class of 1947. Steve served honorably in the Navy Reserves as a BMGSN (Boatswain's Mate Seaman), from January 1951 to January 1959, dedicating 8 years of service to his country. Steve married his wife, Marjorie Ann (Kwiatkowski), on May 1, 1954, and together they were married for 70 years, until Marjorie's passing on May 28, 2024.

For 33 years Steve worked for the City of Toledo in various roles including as a weights and measures inspector and consumer protection, retiring in 1996. In addition, Steve worked as stage manager at the Stranahan Theater (fka Masonic Temple) in South Toledo for over 40 years, where he enjoyed the productions and meeting many celebrities. He was a member of the Toledo Ski Club and enjoyed skiing at many places around the country. Steve also enjoyed taking senior trips and cruises with his wife, riding his bicycle, doing yardwork, and perhaps his biggest passion watching old movies. You seldom would find Steve without a cap on his head regardless of whether he was at home or elsewhere. Steve very much enjoyed times with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Surviving are his children, Stephen J. Niemiec, Tim (Sue) Niemiec, and Nancy (Mark) Sobecki; grandchildren, Jennifer (Michael) Kulasa, Jeffrey (Megan) Sobecki, Nicholas Sobecki, Joe Niemiec and Sam Niemiec; and 5 great-grandchildren. Steve was preceded in death by his sister, Mary (Szelagowski); and his brothers, Victor, Walter, and Johnny.

There will be a Mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, in Toledo, Ohio, on June 11, at 11 a.m., preceded by an hour of visitation beginning at 10 a.m., at the church. Following Mass, burial will be at Calvary Cemetery. All are welcome. In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to Our Lady of Perpetual Help parish or the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

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Published by The Blade on Jun. 1, 2025.

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Bob Snyder

June 8, 2025

I was saddened to hear of the passing of Mr. Niemiec.

He used to ride his bike around the neighborhood and whenever he saw me outside he'd stop and we'd have some of the most passionate and thoughtful political debates two people with complete opposite views could have. Neither of us could change the other's views but we always walked away agreeing to disagree. I miss those discussions.

One summer I grew too many tomatoes. My Mom suggested I call Mr. Niemiec and ask if he wanted them. He drove over immediately and filled numerous bags. He said he and his wife like to can them. To show his appreciation of our generosity, he told us that two tickets to four separate theatrical performances at the Masonic/Stranahan Theater were available for my Mom and I to use. My Mom went to all four and were the last performances see saw before she passed. Thank You, Mr. Niemiec. Such a class act!

On that same day Mr. Niemiec picked up the tomatoes, he spent over an hour in my Mom's house telling her and I story after story of some of hundreds if not thousands of top-name performers he got to meet working back stage at the Masonic over the years. He told us of their real personality on and off the stage. He had enough stories to fill a book, and that book would have been a great read based on just the stories he told us. And he could have made a separate book of all the photos and autographs he got from many of those same performers. He may have had the best part-time job of all time!

Two other things Mr. Niemiec and I really enjoyed were talking about sports and history. We shard a lot of common memories from days gone by. He was well-read and had interesting opinions on numerous topics. I never got tired of conversing with him. He was a high-quality individual and I'm glad I had the chance to know him.

My condolences to his family. You were all his biggest fan and highest priority.

Bob Snyder
Palm Bay, Florida

Formerly of Corry Avenue, Toledo, Ohio

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