Darrell R. Nieman, 84, of Lincoln, NE, passed away on January 3, 2023. He was born on November 29, 1938, in Lincoln to Emil W. and Lois G. (Sterns) Nieman.
Darrell grew up on a farm in Crounse, NE, which is now Branched Oak Lake. He attended Crounse Grade School, Malcolm High School, and Nebraska Wesleyan University. He spent 43 years in the banking industry, starting at Continental National Bank and retiring as an Operations Officer from Union Bank on January 1, 2001. Darrell enjoyed hunting and fishing, especially deer hunting with his cousin Cliff Schweitzer, son Jason and good friend Dale Carter, as well as fishing with his son Mike. His granddaughter Amber and grandson Brett reignited his interest in bowling and provided spirited matches. He continually checked his digital picture frame for updates on the latest adventures of his youngest grandson, Henry. He enjoyed listening to classic country music, buying new pick-up trucks, and spending his free time on the farm. Darrell also spent many years playing fast pitch softball for the bank teams. He was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Carol; sons Jason Nieman, Michael (Hillary) Nieman; granddaughter Amber Nieman; grandsons Brett Nieman, Henry Nieman; brother Delbert (Jan) Nieman; sisters-in-law Elda Dietz, Donna Matthes; nephews Todd (Angela) Nieman, Dale (Ila) Matthes, Randy Dietz, Gary Dietz, Don Matthes, Dave (Jennifer) Duffek; nieces Cherylynn (Raymond) Robotham, Verla (Mike) McGinnis, DeAnn Duffek; and cousins.
Preceded in death by his parents, Emil Nieman and Lois (Nieman) Benner; step-father George Benner; father-in-law Albert Matthes; mother-in-law Dora Matthes; brothers-in-law Bud Matthes, Vernon Dietz, Dick Duffek; sister-in-law Dorothy Duffek; and nephew Dean Matthes.
A visitation will be held on Friday, January 6, 2023, from 2:00-7:00 PM with family greeting friends from 5:00-7:00 PM at Roper and Sons South Chapel.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, January 7, 2023, at 10:00 AM at Roper and Sons South Chapel, 3950 Hohensee Dr., Lincoln, NE, 68516. Officiated by Reverend Dr. Jane Florence.
Burial at Lincoln Memorial, 6700 South 14th St.
Memorials to St. Paul United Methodist Church, 1144 M St., Lincoln, NE, 68508. Condolences online at www.roperandsons.com