JOALICE MARGARET (KUENNING) NIETER, age 86
of Columbus, formerly of New Bremen and Lima, died on Saturday, December 28, 2019 at 3:00 A.M. at the Convalarium at Indian Run in Dublin, Ohio. She was born on July 2, 1933 in New Bremen, the daughter of the late Allen W. and Frances C. (Ruese) Kuenning. In May of 1956, she married James A. Nieter, who survives in Columbus. Also surviving are her children Sharon (Paul) Burgmayer of Wayne, PA; Jeffrey (Bethann) Nieter of Coventry, CT; Fran (Judy Mitchell) Kellington of Cincinnati, OH; and Nancy (Michael) Stanton of Dublin, OH; three grandchildren (Alan and Andrew Burgmayer, Jillian Nieter), a brother and sister in-law Frank (Jeanne) Kuenning of New Bremen, and several nieces and nephews. Along with her parents, JoAlice was preceded in death by a brother and sister in-law Stanley (Dona Mae) Kuenning.
JoAlice was a 1951 graduate of New Bremen High School, and in 1954 she graduated from the Good Samaritan School of Nursing in Dayton. After graduating from nursing school, she worked as a registered nurse at Good Samaritan Hospital until 1965 when the family moved to Lima, Ohio. She then became a homemaker to take care of her growing family. While living in Lima, she was a member of the Shawnee Presbyterian Church where she sang in the choir, and was active in Church Women United, and the Child Conservation League. In her spare time, JoAlice enjoyed gardening, sewing, and golfing, but especially loved to spend time with her family.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday, January 3, 2020 at 11:00 A.M. at the Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home in New Bremen, with Rev. Becky Erb Strang officiating. Interment will follow in the Schwaberow Cemetery near New Bremen. There will be one hour of calling prior to the services from 10:00-11:00 A.M. at the funeral home on Friday.
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Alice Hartwig says
January 1, 2020 at 12:30 pmJim and family, Jo (Joey) and I were best friends all through school. I was thrilled when she asked me to be in her wedding. Jo really got the ball rolling for our classmates to meet for lunch monthly and we’ve been doing it for over 17 years now. She was a go getter! I have dearly missed her yearly visits to New Bremen when we would easily pick up our friendship, but we did connect with phone calls after. My sincere sympathy to all. May she rest in peace.
Debra Chenoweth says
January 1, 2020 at 6:44 pmSo very sorry for your loss. Praying for her family and loved one God’s comfort and peace.
Jeff and Deb (Idle) Chenoweth
Dale Schaefer says
January 2, 2020 at 9:29 amMy condolences to the Nieter family.
Donna Sheipline says
January 2, 2020 at 9:17 pmJim and family…..JoAlice and I worked together at Otterbein Cridersville. I was the director of nursing and it always amazed me how respectful she was of me even though I was so much younger. She was quite the gal. I chuckle to myself thinking of her different antics. I have an angel tree topper still on display this year that JoAlice had given to me many years ago. Memories of JoAlice make me smile. I Am sure you all have amazing memories as well. Hold tight to those and celebrate a life well lived. God rest her soul!
mary jane shackelford says
January 3, 2020 at 10:26 amLima friends extend our deep sympathy to the family .Jo Alice was a long time member of the Shawnee CCL;we valued our years of friendship. Shawnee Ladies
Marilyn Alexander says
January 3, 2020 at 8:23 pmI worked in the medical records dept. at Otterbein Cridersville & would see JoAlice often as my office was in the nursing area. She was always gentle & kind to the residents & dedicated to her work. Also, Jim, I remember you & JoAlice coming to our wedding reception in Wapak & have a picture of the two of you dancing. (25 years ago!) My sympathy to the family & let your many memories sustain you & keep you smiling.
Sharon Klug says
January 7, 2020 at 6:04 pmFran, so sorry to hear about your mother. My sincere condolences to you and your family.
Sharon Pugh Klug