Donald Niemann

Donald “Don” Niemann, 88, of Staples, passed away peacefully at his home on November 22, 2020.

Services for Don will be held at a later date. 

Donal Gustave Niemann was born July 27, 1932 to Gust A. Niemann and Elizabeth M. (Korsten) in Little Falls. He married Barbara A. Myers in Long Prairie on April 12, 1952.

Donald served his country from 1949-1953 in the U.S. Marines and from 1956-1960 in the U.S. Air Force. Don worked for Honeywell for ten years, with the United States Post Office for ten years and 20 years with Niemann’s Sewing Company.

He will be forever remembered by his wife of 68 years, Barbara; six daughters, Terri (Dan) Butler of Piney Flatts, TN, AnnaLisa (Howard) Dunham of Clear Lake, Loni Kay Niemann of Motley, Shari Niemann of Fargo, ND, Tami (Bruce) Brotherton of Motley, Lori (Jeff) Dagle of East Bethel; one son, Robert (Brenda) Niemann of Andover; 24 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Dixe DeMaio and Doris Janssen.

Donald is preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Dennis; two sisters, Dianna Olson and Delores Beeson and son-in-law, Robert Lidtke.

“Always A Marine” Semper Fi.

Arrangements by Taylor Funeral Home, Staples.

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