Edward Bruce Neidt (1926 - 2003)

NEIDT, FLAHERTY, MCCOLLUM, JOHNSON, MCNEAL, GOOKIN, SPARKS, CLAYTON

Posted By: Karen Brewer (email)
Date: 9/7/2011 at 22:35:46

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Edward Niedt
Edward Bruce Neidt, son of Agnes Flaherty Niedt and Lysle Austin Niedt, was born in Murray on March 12, 1926, and died Aug. 17, 2003, at Mercy Hospital Medical Center in Des Moines. He was 77.

He graduated from Murray High School in 1943 and was a lifelong resident of the Murray community. He was a member of the Murray Church of Christ and was a U.S. Army veteran. He served in both World War II and the Korean War.

He married Nola McCollum on Nov. 5, 1944, in Murray and they became the parents of a daughter.

Mr. Niedt drove a gasoline transport for Threlkeld of Chariton until he retired. He had many friends and acquittances in the communities where he delivered gasoline. He loved visiting with other truckers.

Gardening was his favorite summertime activity. He enjoyed the challenge of fixing things. He liked to fish and take trips to other parts of the country. He visited almost all of the United States during his life.

His father Lysle Niedt, his mother Agnes Niedt Johnson, his stepfather, Harold Johnson and two brothers-in-law, George McNeal and Wayne Gookin, preceded Bruce in death.

He is survived by his wife and daughter, Annita Niedt, both of Murray; an adopted granddaughter, Agie Sparks of Kansas City, Mo.; a sister Audrey Clayton and her husband, Clayt Clayton of LaMirada, Cailf; two sisters-in-law, Merle Gookin and Edrie McNeal of Urbandale; eight nieces and nephews; other relatives and a host of friends.

Graveside services and burial were Aug. 20 at the Murray Cemetery, Pastor Dwayne Henrichs of Thayer officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to William Lochrie American Legion Post No. 405 in Murray.
Kale Funeral Home of Osceola was in charge of arrangements.