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Ronald Nieman Obituary

Ronald A. Nieman, 84, of Glenn Dale, Maryland died on January 1, 2026, devoted husband of Katherine (Kathy), father of Mary Francis and Terri, and grandfather of six. Brother of Richard Nieman of Pittsburgh, PA and uncle of Diane Pedersen (Russ) of Pittsburgh and Richard W. (Joy) of San Francisco, CA.

Friends may call at Borgwardt Funeral Home, P.A. 4400 Powder Mill Road, Beltsville, MD, 20705 on Friday, January 16 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. and one hour before service time at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 4902 Berwyn Road, College Park, Md. At 11 a.m.

Interment immediately following at George Washington Cemetery, 9500 Riggs Road, Adelphi, MD. 20783. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Holy Redeemer Catholic Church.
Published by The Washington Post on Jan. 16, 2026.

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Jan

16

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Donald V. Borgwardt Funeral Home, P.A.

4400 Powder Mill Rd, Beltsville, MD 20705

Jan

16

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Donald V. Borgwardt Funeral Home, P.A.

4400 Powder Mill Rd, Beltsville, MD 20705

Jan

17

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Holy Redeemer Catholic Church

4902 Berwyn Road, College Park, MD 20740

Jan

17

Service

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Holy Redeemer Catholic Church

4902 Berwyn Road, College Park, MD 20740

Jan

17

Burial

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

George Washington Cemetery

9500 Riggs Road, Adelphi, MD 20783

Funeral services provided by:

Donald V. Borgwardt Funeral Home, P.A.

4400 Powder Mill Rd., Beltsville, MD 20705

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