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Steven J. "Massy" Niese, 65, of Leipsic, passed away Sunday, August 24, 2025, at his residence. He was born February 14, 1960, in Lima, to Eugene and Helen (Schmenk) Niese; his father is deceased, and his mother survives in Leipsic. On April 1, 2002, he married Deborah Sutherland, who survives in Bowling Green.
Steve is also survived by four children, Sherry (James) Valdez of Leipsic, Carla (Adam) Treadway of McComb, Steven E. (Alison) Niese of Harrod, and Devin (Keith) Inbody of Ottawa; stepchildren, Jennifer (Michelle) Adams-Swain of Bowling Green, Bradley (Katelyn) Adams of Ottawa, and Sarah (Chris Shaski) Adams; grandchildren, Mia Valdez, Morgan Valdez, Tucker Beagle, Cody Beagle, Thurston Treadway, Tenley Treadway, Kailyn Goodman, Jessica Goodman, Jenna Goodman, and Lane Lee; stepgrandchildren, Emily Adams-Swain, Lincoln Adams, Levi Adams, and Lucas Adams; siblings, Barbara (Robert) Meyer, Sue (Punky) McDaniel, Michael (Kathryn) Niese, Catherine (John) Fortman, Mark (Christine) Niese, Mary Jo (Joe) Bodart, Patty (Tom) Giesken, Julie (Bernie) Breece, Dale (Jodi) Niese, Dorothy (Terry) Lammers, Christine (Alex) Chapman, and Roger (Georgette) Niese.
Steve worked at Ward Construction Company from December 26, 1989, and retired February 14, 2025. He had worked for Bill Hill Trucking up until 1989. He was a member of Leipsic Rod and Gun, a social member of VFW, and a former member of Leipsic Eagles. Steven loved riding his Harley, all motorsports, gardening and eagles. He liked watching purple martins and loved animals. He was a friend of Bill's for 14 years and had a wonderful AA family.
Funeral Service will begin at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, August 28, 2025, at LOVE-HEITMEYER FUNERAL HOME, Leipsic. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, Leipsic. Visitation will be from 2-8 p.m. Wednesday, August 27, 2025, and from 9:30 a.m. until time of service Thursday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Putnam County Dog Shelter.
Condolences may be expressed at www.lovefuneralhome.com
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Ginger O´Malley
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Deepest sympathy to the Niese family on the loss of your beloved Steven. Family is the best at these times.
Catherine Hayes
August 26, 2025
Steve was quick to offer his help -with a warm smile - whenever he saw a need, inside and outside the rooms.
Praying that the Peace which passes understanding will sustain his family and his friends at this sorrowful time.
Mike Melvin
August 26, 2025
Dale & Jodi, may God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sincere Condolences!
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