Fredrick W. "Fritz" Niemeyer

Fredrick Niemeyer Obituary

FREDRICK W. NIEMEYER "FRITZ" Crown Point, Indiana Fredrick "Fritz" W. Niemeyer, age 94, a lifelong resident of Crown Point, IN, passed away on Saturday, September 10, 2005. He was born to Adolph and Wilhamena Niemeyer on September 27, 1910 in Crown Point, IN. He was a member of St. John's U. C. C. and is preceded in death by his wife, Ruby; sisters, Dora, Irene, Wilhamena and Alice; and his brothers, Clarence and Eddie. He is survived by sons, Jerry (Kathy) Niemeyer of Lake of the Four Seasons (Crown Point), Donald Gene Niemeyer of Crown Point, and Dwaine (Cheryl) Niemeyer of Noblesville; sisters, Marie Russell of Hebron, Emma McDaniel of Hammond, Clara (Don) Ranninger of Denver, CO and Betty (Jack) Nomenson of Cour De Lane, Idaho; brothers, Adolph Niemeyer of Cedar Lake and Ernie (Norma) Niemeyer of Lowell; 4 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. "Fritz" was a retired businessman from Crown Point and owned Niemeyer Plumbing INC. He was active in politics for many years as a Crown Point Republican City Chairman, Crown Point City Councilman, and Lake Co. Councilman. He participated in many civic organizations, such as the Crown Point Eagles, Crown Point Agricultural S.S., Crown Point Chamber of Commerce, and the Crown Point Lions Club, to name a few. He was very active in the Church, being past President of the Church Council and taking a leading part in the construction of the now St. John United Church of Christ. He was a Mason belonging to the Crown Point Lake Lodge #157, a member of the South Lake County Shriners Club and also a 32 degree Scottish Rite. Fritz was also a member of the Lake Co. Fair Board for 45 years and was a leader in the development of the Lake Co. Fairgrounds. Friends may call at Pruzin & Little Funeral Service, 811 East Franciscan Drive (on State Road 55, South of State Road 231), Crown Point, on Tuesday, September 13, 2005 from 2-8:00 P.M. with a Mason Service at 7:30 P.M. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, September 14, 2005 at 10:00 A.M. DIRECTLY from St. John's U.C.C. (1288 S. Indiana Ave., Crown Point) with Rev. Dan Barnum-Steggerda and Rev. Tom Norwalk co-officiating. At rest, Calumet Park Cemetery, Merrillville. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the St. John U. C. C. Building Fund. To share a memory with the family or to offer your condolences online, please view the obituary to sign the Guest Book at www.post-trib.com

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Published by Post-Tribune on Sep. 13, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Fredrick Niemeyer

7 Entries

Gary & Joan Villeneuve

September 13, 2005

Dear Dwaine & Family

Was very sorry to read of your father's passing. He lived a long and productive life as an outstanding member of his community. Remember the good times.

Jim Sykes

September 13, 2005

I'm so sorry to read about your Dad. I know it was a long ordeal for both of you. You have our deepest sympathy and you are in our

thoughts and prayers.

Jim and Diane

Sherry Pederson

September 13, 2005

Jerry, Kathy and family,

So sorry to read of the passing of your Dad. He was quite the gentleman. My thoughts and prayers will be with you.

Sincerly, Sherry

Marcia (Schulte) Dowdy

September 12, 2005

My deepest sympathies to Jerry, Gene, and Dwaine and all the Niemeyers at this sorrowful time. I have many memories of Fritz while growing up in Crown Point. I remember family weddings, picnics, all of which hold fond memories of Fritz. My prayers and thoughts are with you all.

Love, Marcia

Mary Niemeyer Smith

September 12, 2005

Dear Jerry, Donald & Dwaine,

Your dad was like a dad to me also. I will miss his kind mannerisms and good advice. He was especially kind after my dad (Fred H.) died
last year. We are assured in Scripture that we are not to grieve as those with no hope but look forever to reuniting in Heaven where your dad is already walking and rejoicing with our Savior.
God bless you all and draw you nearer to Him.

Arlene Marcinek

September 12, 2005

Years ago, when we used to go to Teibel's for dinner the night before the Lake County Fair started, we would meet at the fairgrounds, and some of us would drive. One time I drove, in my little Ford Tempo, and Fred sat in front and kept trying to "press on the break for me" (I drive a tad bit fast)! He never let me forget that, and never would ride with me again!! My sincerest condolences--as well as from the Fair Board.

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