Ernest R. Niemi, Jr. MSgt USAF (Ret)
July 6, 1945 – November 7, 2021
Age 76
Ernie served his country for 22 years in the Air Force, followed by 22 years in the Civil Service. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, and enjoyed golfing and woodworking.
Preceded in death by parents Ernie, Sr. and Ruth Niemi; daughter Christine Niemi; stepmother Elma Niemi; brother Sanfred Niemi; brother-in-law Mike Jendro.
Survived by wife of 48 years Jan; son Jason Niemi (Mary); grandchildren Haley and Isabelle; sister Paula Jendro; nephews Greg, Tim, and Ryan Jendro.
Visitation: Saturday, November 13, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. followed by a Celebration of Life at 2:00 p.m., all at Bellevue Memorial Chapel.
To view video of the service, click the link below:
https://boxcast.tv/view/ernest-r-niemi-jr-557579
Military Honors: Offutt Air Force Base Honor Guard
Memorials: ColonCancerCoalition.org
5 Comments
Heartbroken…Ernie has been a dear friend and golf buddy since 2008. My son Kyle and I enjoyed his company on Willow Lakes golf course most every Sunday (weather permitting). My deepest sympathy goes out to his family and friends. I will never golf again without smiling (and some tears) thinking of Ernie. Hopefully heaven has wide fairways, beautifully raked bunkers and favorable greens… I hope to golf with you again sometime in the future. Love and miss you Ernie!
Ernie & Jan were my neighbors in Cheyenne; and Ernie was the wood cutter for Jan’s motley crew of would-be folk art painters that trudged to their house every week for Jan’s classes. Ernie always cheerfully withstood our gentle ribbing with good humor and some good comebacks. He’ll always be a special part of those fun times. Such a good, sweet man.
Met Ernie when I worked in 55 CS Network Center at Offutt AFB. He was a great technician and fun co-worker to just chat about anything. Avid golfer who loved to hit the green. Sad to read of his passing and our thoughts/prayers to his family & friends. RIP.
Jan, Jason, Haley and Isabelle: Uncle Ernie will be missed. Although I didn’t get to spend much time with your family because of the distance, I always enjoyed the time we did have together. Ernie always made a good experience. Ernie was always so welcoming, friendly, and genuinely interested in others’ lives and was a joy to be around. My condolences to you all.
I am a class mate of Ernie’s graduating in 1963 from Aurora,Mn. Very sorry for your loss. May Gods peace be with the family!
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