Maurice F. Nieman

Maurice F. Nieman, 87, of Greensburg passed away at his home on Wednesday, April 12, 2017.  Maurice was born in Decatur County on June 29, 1929 to John Henry and Agnes (Meyer) Nieman.  Maurice graduated from Greensburg High School.  He served in the Army during the Korean Era.  He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus in Greensburg.  On October 5, 1955, Maurice married Esther Yager and she survives.  Other survivors include five children; Debbie (Dick) Greiwe, Greensburg, Larry (Sandy) Nieman, Greensburg, Tom (Sue) Nieman, Dallas, TX, Donna J. (Jim) Lane, Dayton, OH, Doreen J. Nieman, Indianapolis, two brothers; Carl (Glenda) Nieman, Greensburg, John (Peg) Nieman, Greensburg, two sisters; Rose Marie Nieman, Greensburg, Betty Schneider, Greensburg, sister-in-law; Pauline Nieman, St. Paul, 10 grandchildren, and 13 great grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his parents, brother; Arthur “Art” Nieman, grandson; Jeff Greiwe, and brother in law; Lawrence Schneider.  A Rosary will be prayed at 3:30 pm on Monday followed by visitation from 4 to 8 p.m. at Porter-Oliger-Pearson Funeral Home in Greensburg.  A Funeral Mass will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Rev. John Meyer officiating.  Interment and military graveside rites will follow at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the St. Mary’s Church Building Fund.