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ROBERT (BOB) WILLIAM NIEMAN
Born: Nov 22, 1944
Date of Passing: Aug 04, 2018
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryROBERT (BOB) WILLIAM NIEMAN November 22, 1944 - August 4, 2018 It is with great sadness that the family of Bob Nieman announces his passing on Saturday, August 4, 2018 at the St. Boniface Hospital at the age of 73, peacefully, with his wife Liz and family at his side. Bob was the beloved husband of Liz and father of Bob Jr. (Margo), he is also survived by his brother Duane (Lynn), sister-in-law Charlene and brother-in-law Ed (Elsie). Bob was predeceased by his parents, William and Lyola Nieman, and his brother Ken. He was born in Cudworth, Saskatchewan and lived in Melville between 1946 to 1950 before moving to Winnipeg. He attended St. Ignatius School, St. Paul's High School, and Shattuck - St. Mary's School in Minnesota on a football scholarship. Bob played College football at NDSU and graduated with a degree in pharmacy. Upon graduation he returned to Winnipeg to work with his brother Duane and Ken in the family pharmacy business. Soon after he met his future wife Liz at the Winnipeg Canoe Club in July, 1970. In 1977 he was blessed with the arrival of his only child Bobby Jr. Bob continued to be active in sports coaching various levels of youth hockey for approximately 17 years. He worked in the family business until it was sold in 1992, then continued to work as a relief pharmacist thereafter. Bob and Liz travelled to Florida, Texas and Arizona for a number of years where they enjoyed golfing and spending time with family and friends. Bob and Liz were members at Breezy Bend for many years. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to cardiologist Robert Kroeker, Bob's doctor for 25 years. In keeping with Bob's wishes, cremation has taken place and a Memorial Mass celebrating his life will be held on Thursday, August 16, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. in St. John Brebeuf Roman Catholic Church, 1707 John Brebeuf Place. In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, donations in memory of Bob may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. E.J. COUTU & CO. FUNERAL DIRECTORS 204-253-5086 ejcoutu.ca
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 11, 2018
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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This was a great my many good memories. He was my coach when i was younger and his son Bobby Jr was also my friend. I spend many day and years with the there family either on the ice or going to Florida. He made part of me who i am today. I am a married man and i now coach hockey for younger kids. In my back of my head i think of Mr Neiman all the time. I will see you again my friend. Love to all the family. Yours truly, Chad Bailey - Posted by: Chad Bailey (Friend and hockey coach) on: Dec 07, 2020
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"Smell the Coffee" was a familiar refrain, reverberating in the rafters of the arena during the early 1980s when Bob Nieman coached our son Steve on the Rangers Hockey team. Bob was a great coach. He created excitement in the games. He was kind and he cared about the boys, bringing out the best in them. We greatly admired him. In sympathy, The Benediktsons - Posted by: Johanne and Brian Benediktson (Hockey parents) on: Aug 22, 2018
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Dear Liz, Bob Jr., Duane and family, I am truly saddened to hear this. Bob had a huge heart and soft spot for his customers and employees. I remember times where he would buy homeless meals in the medical arts cafeteria or the lady that could not afford her insulin Bob would not let her go without it, every time we had to take the crash cart up in emergencies it would affect Bob to see someone in distress. He also had a great sense of humor that I still miss, Bob always made me feel like family. Rest in peace Bob as you play golf in the sky. Karen Mitchell - Posted by: Karen Mitchell (Former employee ) on: Aug 11, 2018