Allen 'Pete' Niemuth

Allen "Pete" Niemuth, age 87, Manawa, went to his heavenly home on Thursday, December 4, 2014, at St. Joseph Residence, New London.. He was born on May 8, 1927, in the Town of DuPont, son of the late Olto and Olga (Hufmeister) Niemuth. On June 2, 1950, he was united in marriage to Illa Bock. He was the owner of a trucking business for 48 years and also a part-time employee for the Town of Union mowing ditches. Pete enjoyed fishing, hunting, the Brewers and Packers; he actually attended the "Ice Bowl" in 1967. He was also known as "Symco's Best" for his horseshoe throwing ability. Spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren brought him great joy. He was also a longtime member of St. Mark Church, Symco. He is survived by his wife Illa; daughter Sherri (Daryl) Schramm, New London; sons, Todd (Debbie) Niemuth; Scott Niemuth (Special friend Kathy Johnson), both of Manawa. 4 grandchildren: Lisa Lathrop, Brent Schramm (Fiancée, Amy), Bryn Niemuth and Britney (Justin) Riesenberg; 4 great grandchildren: Dylan, Kylie, Addisyn and Jax. He is further survived by special friends and long-time neighbors, Arden and Barb Lightfuss. He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters and a brother. The memorial service for Pete will be held on Monday, December 8, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mark Lutheran Church in Symco with Rev. Jeffrey Smiles officiating. Burial will be in Union Cemetery in Symco. A gathering of family and friends will take place on Sunday, December 7, 2014, from 1-3 p.m. at the Cline-Hanson-Dahlke Funeral Home in Manawa and also at the church on Monday from 10 am until the time of the service. A special thank you to St. Joseph Residence and Heartland Hospice Care for their care of Pete.