Dale Nierman Obituary
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He graduated from Coesse High School, Class of 1952. Dale worked for Graft Milk Transportation delivering milk to Prairie Farms. He also drove over the roads for various companies, including GE, Super Value, and Overnight. He was a member of Dunfee Missionary Church, the Lions Club Arcola Chapter, 4 Tractor Clubs and was a lifetime member of Maumee Valley Antique Steam and Gas Association.
Growing up on a dairy farm in Coesse, Dale's love was farming. He enjoyed rebuilding antique tractors and collecting John Deere memorabilia.
Dale is survived by his children, Gary (Lisa) Nierman, Duane (Laurie) Nierman, Linda Eloph, and Catherine (Matt) Osborne; 28 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; 6 great-great-grandchildren; son-in-law, Jeremy Pion; daughter-in-law, Chandra Nierman; sister, Marie Young; brother, Ross (Emalou) Nierman; sisters-in-law, Carol Nierman and Linda Nierman; step-brothers, Roger (Pat) Williamson, David Williamson, and Robert Williamson; and step-sister, Rosalyn Mitchell. In addition to his parents Dale was preceded in death by his children, Terri Pion and Lee Nierman; brothers, Earl Nierman and Wayne Nierman; brother-in-law, Carl Young; and step-brother, Larry Williamson.
Visitation will be 10:00 am to 1:00 pm with funeral service at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City. Burial will take place at Union Township Cemetery. Memorial donations may be given in memory of Dale to the Lions Club Arcola Chapter, 2227 O'Day Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46818 or Maumee Valley Steam and Gas Association, PO Box 156, New Haven, Indiana 46774. Visit www.DeMoneyGrimes.com to send Dale's family online condolences or sign the online guest book.
Visitation
Tuesday, February 11th, 2025
10:00 am - 01:00 pm
DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home
600 Countryside Drive,
Columbia City IN 46725
Funeral Service
Tuesday, February 11th, 2025
01:00 pm
DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home
600 Countryside Drive,
Columbia City IN 46725 To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Dale, please visit our Tree Store.
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