- Date Of Birth: January 6, 1937
- Date Of Death: January 15, 2017
- State: Indiana
James Edward “Jim” Niemeyer, 80, of Elkhart passed away at home Sunday afternoon, Jan. 15, surrounded by his loving family.
Jim was born Jan. 6, 1937, in Teutopolis, Ill., to the late Arthur and Genevieve (Thoele) Niemeyer.
In addition to his parents, his brother, Melvin “Pat” Niemeyer, preceded Jim in death.
Jim married Elizabeth Jane “Betty” Kessler on Aug. 29, 1959, in Ste. Marie, Ill.
She survives along with three daughters; Jennifer (Josh) Wakeman of Elkhart, Janet (Dan) Frasca of Hinsdale, Ill and Joan (Bill) Brandt of Petaluma, Calif.; one son, John (Tami) Niemeyer of Beverly Hills, Mich. and 11 grandchildren.
Jim received a B.S. degree from St. Joseph’s College in Rensselaer and graduated Magna Cum Laude with a master’s degree from Purdue University.
Jim was a geologist and drilling specialist and retired from Amax Coal Co. in Indianapolis after 20 years of service.
Later, he was elected and served as Warrick County Surveyor in southern Indiana.
Jim cherished times spent with family, grilling, gardening and took pride in maintaining a pristine yard.
