Maynard C. Nieman

ST. HELENA — Maynard C. Nieman, 84, St. Helena, died Oct. 11, 2021, at the Arbor Care Center, Hartington.

Funeral services were Oct. 18 at the Wintz Funeral Home, Hartington, with Rev. Jim Keiter officiating.

Burial was in the Immaculate Conception Cemetery, St. Helena. Visitation was Sunday at the Wintz Funeral Home, Hartington, and continued one hour prior to services Monday morning. Arrangements were under the direction of the Wintz Funeral Home.

Pallbearers were Maynard’s grandchildren, Talon Nieman, Dustin Nieman, Austin Hain, Brittany Hain, Calvin Nieman and Sawyer Nieman.

Maynard Clyde was born March 12, 1937, to John and Bertha Katrina (Hauck) Nieman in Scotland, S.D. He lived in Scotland until he was 5 years old and then moved to Yankton, S.D. Maynard married Arlene Elizabeth Vornhagen May 21, 1960. Maynard worked for Bill Anderson’s Used Cars as a mechanic. He then worked for Pfiffer Chevrolet for three years and then worked for two years for O’Leary Chevrolet. Maynard worked in autobody at Tielke Motors for 18 years. He built his own shop in St. Helena, where he repaired vehicles for a few years until his health prevented him from continuing. Maynard and Arlene lived in St. Helena for 54 years, from 1966 until present.

Maynard did small engine repair on the side and liked tinkering with restoring vehicles. He had a few horses in his younger years and then had two dogs, Lady and Pebbles. Maynard kept busy with doing home improvement projects.

Maynard is survived by his wife, Arlene, St. Helena; three children, Sheila Hain, McKinney, Texas; Casey (Susan) Nieman, Hartington; and Sheryl (Armondo) Hernandez, McKinney, Texas; and 10 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Bertha Nieman; son, Clyde Nieman, Dec. 26, 2005; brother, Leonard Nieman; and halfbrother, Richard.