Thomas R. "Russ" Nienberg

GLANDORF – Thomas R. "Russ" Nienberg, 75, of Glandorf, passed away at 2:48 a.m., Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. He was born April 30, 1947 in Lima to the late Thomas H. and Mildred (Fischer) Nienberg. On July 12, 1969, he married Barbara Roof, who survives in Glandorf.

Survivors include three children: Nancy (Jen Liseo) Nienberg of Montclair, NJ, Thomas A. (Kelly) Nienberg of Glandorf and Heidi (Ryan) Radaszewski of Mason; nine grandchildren: Niko Nienberg; Libby, Klara, Max, Jakob, Landry and Theo Nienberg; Linden and Mina Radaszewski; one sister, Jean (Norman) Smith of Sidney; and three sisters-in-law: Edna Nienberg, Diane Nienberg, both of Glandorf and Judy Nienberg of Columbus.

He was also preceded in death by three brothers: Dennis Nienberg, Melvin Nienberg and John "Jack" Nienberg.

Russ was a partner at Nienberg Supply Co. / Field Gymmy Inc., Glandorf and past president of the Glandorf Telephone Company.  Russ was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Glandorf, where he was an usher.  He was also a member of the Ottawa EMS, Ottawa Knights of Columbus, Leipsic Hunting and Fishing Association, Odd Fellows (IOOF) and the NRA. Russ was a former pilot, enjoyed Civil War history and loved camping and spending time with his family and friends.

Funeral Mass will begin at 10:30 a.m., Monday, March 13, 2023 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Glandorf with Fr. Matt Keller officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.  Visitation will be held from 2 – 8 p.m., Sunday, at LOVE FUNERAL HOME, Ottawa, where a Knights of Columbus Rosary Service will begin at 7:30 p.m.  There will also be a visitation at the funeral home on Monday one hour prior to mass.

Memorial donations may be made to the Glandorf Fire Department, Ottawa-Glandorf EMS or St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Glandorf.

Condolences may be expressed at www.lovefuneralhome.com.

Glandorf Fire Department
Glandorf OH

Ottawa-Glandorf EMS

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
Glandorf OH 45848