Our devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2022 at Brian's House at the age of 95. The daughter of the late Willie and Mathie (Puttbrese) Wiskow was born March 29, 1927 in Greenbush, Minnesota. There, Vera grew up on the farm before moving to Rockford, Illinois where she met her husband, Carl Niemi. She worked at the Savanna Army Depot during WWII. Vera enjoyed winning card games, cooking, baking, quilting, and caring for her family.
Mrs. Niemi is survived by her grandchildren, Edward (Nikki) Niemi, Brett Myers (Laura Holmes), Bree Myers, Sam (Jill) Niemi and Ann Marie Niemi; great grandchildren, Tucker and Emmet Niemi, Cheyanne Myers, Mara and Lauren Niemi, two daughters-in-law; Sheri Niemi and Carol Niemi and two sisters, Donna Booker and Bea Johnson; and dear friend, Darlene Kreger. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by husband, Carl Niemi; two sons, Edward and Gordon Niemi and one grandson, Aaron Niemi; brothers William Irish and Harf Wiskow, and sisters, Marie Richardson and Louise Holmburg.
Vera was a member of Pilgrim Lutheran Church, 1705 Nebobish Ave. Essexville, MI 48732, and funeral services will take place there at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 30, 2022 followed by lunch. Visitation will take place at the church on Saturday from 12:00 p.m. until the time of services. Officiating will be Pastor Erv Hutter. Private interment will take place in Eastlawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Saginaw. In lieu of flowers memorials for Pilgrim Lutheran Church will be available at the church or Brian's House, 664 W Nebobish Rd, Essexville, MI 48732.
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