Dear John Jr. and Emily,
Thank you for taking such great care of Pop in his difficult last days. I also want to thank you for all the love you gave him by inviting him to live with you for the last several years, where he was surrounded by love each and every day. It makes me so happy to know that although I didn't get to see him nearly enough, Pop was well-loved in his family's home in Phoenix. He often had is arms around grand kids or drove them to and from school. I know he loved everyone in his home, and that love was returned, by being involved in each others' lives.
I had the pleasure to receive the love of this family, and I think Pop was very happy and lucky.

Dearest Granddad, 

As I write this, I reflect on the love you and Nana shared and how you both passed that on to everyone you encountered. You are loved and will be missed everyday. I find solace in knowing that you were reunited with nana. I know you missed her so. I will carry you in my heart now next to her knowing you both will be watching over me. It's not the end, but only the beginning. I Love You.

john thanx for being you its been years since I seen.thanx for being there for me you were so patient with me and talked to me and listened especially after my dad died you were so cool and understanding.wish I could of seen you recently but its been years a mistake I regret.you and ma were very special to me thanx bobby

dear pops thanx for being there all those years your smiles and laughs trips to Victoria with ma your patience and support especially after my dad died thank you for serving our country .I wish I could of see you recently its been years I talked to you a year ago on phone said I love u and you did the same to me.it meant a lot to me love u always pops.bob Lichtenstein.

It's hard to say good-bye to a great Brother who we will miss dearly.  Our weekly phone calls, our e-mails and I will remember our trips.  We went around the U.S., cruised the Panama Canal, viewed the Grand Canyon and had fun in Las Vegas.  It sure was great seeing your face when we surprised you on your 85th birthday. Love you and may you rest in peace.  Charlie and Patty Niemela

John, Emily and family, Thoughts and prayers go out to you. Brother John truely loved each and everyone of you. We will surely miss him. The visit we shared, all the laughter and stories, especially the hugs.We loved him very much.

It is with a heavy heart to here of Dad's passing.  He has been a big part of my life and really took good care of Mother (Gwen).  It take a special person (like him) to do all that with a smile each day.  A good friend of mine Bobby who knew Dad and my Mother.  He said he had so much patiences.  We couldn't remember him getting mad or cussing.  You just knew if he was disappointed with you by a look and maybe a word or two in a normal tone.  I wish I could have learned that type of control!!
 
John JR: Anyone we knew who met your Father my Dad thought he was a great guy.  We have all been very blessed to meet, know or rub elbows with the MAN we call Father, Dad, Brother, Uncle, Grandfather or just simply Friend.  Not to mention he helped protect our freedoms by serving our county in the US Air force for 25 years.  We salute you, LOVE you, will always remember you and thank you for being you, JOHN E. NIEMELA

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

To a wonderful loving brother with whom I will miss terribly. We enjoyed our visits to his home both in WA & in AZ and his visits to the U.P.  He was a wonderful brother and father to John Jr. and his family and a wonderful Great Grandpa to his four Great grandchildren whom he loved dearly and they loved him.  May you rest in peace.  Love you my brother.

OBITUARY

John Edward Niemela Sr.

September 15, 1927 – June 14, 2013

Resthaven/Carr-Tenney Mortuary & Memorial Gardens

Show your support

Add a Memory

Share Obituary

Get Updates

Past Services

Visitation at Resthaven Park Mortuary

Funeral Service at Resthaven Park Mortuary