Rev. Edward L. Nieman, 78

Rev. Edward Lee Nieman was born July 30, 1943, Earlville, Iowa. He served as a pastor in five parishes for 41 years and volunteered in many organizations like Habitat for Humanity. He married his wife Gayle on July 7, 1968. Ed enjoyed being a father, and a grandfather.

Ed passed away from Leukemia, July 4, 2022. Ed is survived by his wife, Gayle Nieman; daughters: Jenifer (Kyle) Johnson and Rhea (Raul) Garcia; grandchildren: Noah Johnson, Jonah Johnson, Grace Garcia and Trinity Garcia; siblings: Ilomae (Duane) Meling, Donna Joslin, David (Yoli) Nieman, Richard (Christy) Nieman, and Duane (Karen) Nieman; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends. Ed leaves a large legacy of using his hands and feet of Christ.

Visitation will be Aug. 11, from 5-7 p.m. with Prayer Service at 6:15 p.m. at Washburn-McReavy Funeral Home, 1827 Coon Rapids Blvd., Coon Rapids, MN. Celebration of Life Service will be Aug. 12, at 11 a.m. with visitation at 10 a.m., at Faith Lutheran Church, 11115 Hanson Blvd. NW, Coon Rapids, MN. Celebration of Life online service: https:// youtube/qJtjFBHTqqY.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts can be designated to Habitat for Humanity, Bikes 4 Kids, or The Harbor Food Shelf (Faith Lutheran Church). For full obituary go to www.washburn-mcreavy.com.