Wilbert F. Niemeyer

July 3, 2012 - December 23, 2012

Wilbert F. Niemeyer age 90 Born 7-3-22 in Richton Park, IL Son of Herman & Melinda (Luering) Niemeyer. Baptized into Christian Faith at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Richton Park Confirmed at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Matteson 4-14-1935. Married Helen Marquardt 9-20-1947 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Tinley Park. Wilbert is survived by his loving wife Helen of 65 years, daughter Donna (Gordon) Sharkey of Schererville, IN, Diane (Richard) Ross of Dyer, IN son Dean (Pamela) Niemeyer of Matteson, IL Grandfather of Bradley (Amanda) Fleck, Candace Jeeninga, Lori (Richard) Kramer, Lisa (Dave) Schara, Kristy (Jeremy) Haddon, Gordon (Amy) Sharkey, Joanie (Dan) Draves & 21 great-grandchildren Preceded by his daughter Dawn Niemeyer as a newborn and one brother Alvin (Bernice) Niemeyer Wilbert farmed for 25 years, also worked for Brandau Construction, he owned & operated Wil & Helen’s Coffee Shop for 13 ½ years in Matteson. Wilbert was active at Zion Lutheran Church in Matteson, holding many jobs, a Trustee for 6 years during construction of Church & Parsonage, Elder & Server, grounds keeper for many years. His enjoyment in life was dancing. Visitation will be held on Friday, Dec. 28th from 2:00PM-9:00PM at Heartland Memorial Center 7151 W. 183rd St., Tinley Park . Funeral Saturday, visitation 10:00AM until time of Service at 11:00AM at Zion Lutheran Church, 3840 W. 216th St., Matteson, IL Entombment Skyline Memorial Park, Monee, IL Memorial contributions may be directed to Zion Lutheran Church.