John Niese Obituary

John E. Niese

John E. Niese, 70, of Leipsic, died at 10:28 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023, at his residence surrounded by family.

He was born May 10, 1952, in Lima, to the late Victor and Monica (Miller) Niese. He married Phyllis Schnipke on June 20, 1970, and she survives in Leipsic.

John is also survived by five children, Michelle Steen of Ottawa, Dawn (John) Fields and Lori Niese, both of Columbus, Victor Niese of Leipsic, and Jason (Amy) Niese of Findlay; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and 11 siblings, Rose (Charles) Schroeder of Glandorf, Tony (JoAnn) Niese of Tuscan, Arizona, Norma (Ken) Brickner of Ottawa, Ed Niese of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, Fr. Larry Niese of Atlanta, Georgia, Ron (Jodi) Niese of Leipsic, Vickie (Bob) Brickner of Glandorf, Mary (Ken) Schumaker of Ft. Jennings, Tom (Tina) Niese of Miller City, Rick (Connie) Niese of Leipsic, and Donna (Mark) Scott of Ottawa.

He was also preceded in death by a son-in-law, John Steen; and an infant sister, Marcia Niese.

John was a truck driver for Chamberlin Farms, Landstar-Inway, where he earned his Million Miler award, Niese Leasing and Wenham. He had over four million miles under his belt since he started truck driving at a young age. He was a member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church, Miller City. John enjoyed cowboy movies and working on vehicles with his sons. He was a great storyteller, was known for his great BBQ chicken, and loved spending time with his family and friends.

Thank you to Rick's Shack Outback for providing food, Putnam County Homecare and Hospice, and St. Rita's third-floor nurses of the step down unit for their great care.

Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023, at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, Miller City, with Father Larry Niese officiating. Burial will be at a later date. Visitation will be 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 30, 2023, and 9-9:30 a.m. Tuesday at LOVE-HEITMEYER FUNERAL HOME, Leipsic.

Memorial donations may be made to charity of the donor's choice.

Condolences may be expressed at www.lovefuneralhome.com.