Of Baldwin, IL passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 6, 1946 in St. Louis to the late Ardell and Hazel (Craig) Niehaus. Dave was baptized and confirmed into the Christian faith on May 13, 1958 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Renault, IL. He graduated from Waterloo High School in 1964.
He is survived by his loving wife, Gweneth (Bolino) Niehaus, who was by his side for 44 years. He was a loving father to a son, Derek (Bethany) Niehaus and daughter, Zelina Niehaus of Waterloo, IL. He is also survived by one sister, Arlene (Whitey) Leonard of St. Louis. His greatest joys were his three grandchildren, Paloma, Augustine, and Mozelle Niehaus. He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters – Sandra Niehaus, Mary (Niehaus) Glotfelty, Barbara Niehaus – and one brother, Paul Niehaus.
Dave began his career at Peabody Coal as a heavy equipment operator and spent 25 years driving a truck for Tillock Steel and Salvage, while owning his own business, Baldwin Welding and Fabricating. In his free time, Dave enjoyed traveling, creating metal art, gardening, caring for his mini farm, and spending time with family and neighbors. He was a witty prankster and no one was off limits.
Celebration of Life to be held at his wife’s churh, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 900 Park Street, Waterloo, IL, on October 21, 2022, 6 pm. Internment at a later date – Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, MO. Arrangements by Kutis Funeral Home-South County, St. Louis, MO. In lieu of flowers, donations appreciated for a park bench in Dave’s memory.
Derek & family –
We send our heartfelt sympathy to each of you. Your father left behind large footprints that no one else will be able to fill in each of your hearts.
May God wrap his arms around each of you and give you peace throughout this difficult times.
Love-
Michael & Vicki Stasko
Dave was a good man, husband and father. I am proud to have known him. May God comfort all of you as you move forward in your life without him, and may he rest in peace.
Going to miss you neighbor.
My sympathy to family. God’s peace.
Sincere sympathy to Derek and family.
No doubt he will be missed by his family and the community. Prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Derek, Bethany & Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for you during this difficult time. My deepest sympathies to you all. ❤️
Derek, Bethany, Paloma, Aug, and Mozelle, we are so sorry for your loss and pray that you find peace through each other and you’re shared memories. Much love to you all. You are in our thoughts.
So sorry for your loss Z prayers for your family
Gwen and family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you and family will be in our hearts and prayers. Deepest sympathy. Bertie and Charles Zipfel