Richard David Niemeyer

Richard “Dick” D. Niemeyer went home to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on August 17, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family, he was 81. 

Born in Cincinnati Ohio September 12, 1940 to Mathilda (Busch) and Paul C. Niemeyer. Dick served his country in the Army Reserves and was Honorably Discharged May 15, 1968. Dick married his church camp sweetheart Weslynne Roberts-Albers October 7, 1961 at White Oak Christian Church in Cincinnati Ohio, she survives.  Together Dick and Wes had two boys who survive, Eric (Stephanie) Niemeyer of Powell Ohio and Jason (Kelly) Niemeyer of Punta Gorda FL.

Dick was preceded in death by his parents, his two sisters Patricia Hardy and Nancy Mitchell, Mother and Father-in-law Violet and Alfred Albers, grandson Maxwell Richard Niemeyer and numerous other family members and friends.

Also surviving are Dick’s brother James “Jim” (Toni) Niemeyer of Ocala FL, grand-daughters Madison Niemeyer (Dallas TX), Hannah & Lindsay Niemeyer (Nashville TN), Alix & Madison Stone (Punta Gorda FL).

Dick was actively involved, serving as an elder many years, at the local church.  Dick made significant contributions at White Oak Christian Church (Cincinnati Ohio), First Christian Church (North Canton Ohio) and Community Christian Church (Naperville Illinois).  Most recently Dick & Wes have called Worthington Christian Church home.

Dick was employed for nearly 50 years at Standard Register serving in many sales and leadership roles. 

In his earlier years Dick enjoyed playing baseball and golf.  Fishing trips were also a favorite pass-time with his boys, his brother Jim and his father at Uncle John’s farm as well as visiting several other fishing holes around the US and Canada.  Dick was also quite a coach for his son Jason’s baseball teams.  Later in life Dick was instrumental in creating and building MadMax Farms, a first generation row crop farming operation started by Eric & Stephanie Niemeyer honoring their late son Maxwell Richard Niemeyer.

We will honor Dick’s life on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at Worthington Christian Church, 8145 North High Street, Columbus OH 43235.  Visitation will be 10:00 ET with the service to immediately follow.