Carl L. Nieders
Carl L. Nieders, age 89, of Quincy, died on Monday, December 16, 2024 in his home. He was born on March 26, 1935 in Quincy, IL the son of Leonard and Selma (Peters) Nieders. He was a graduate of Quincy High School. He first married Nancy Ann Briddle and from that union they had four children. He later married Jay Marie Meyer on February 14, 2001. She survives.
Mr. Nieders worked for Illinois Bell and later AT&T for over 40 years, retiring in 1992.
Carl was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Carl was an avid gardener and was proud to sell his produce off the back of his truck. He enjoyed making his own homemade ketchup every few years. He was able to fix almost anything. He also loved to dance and enjoyed Boy Scouts with his boys. He was a member of Rocky Point Club and a former president of Rocky Point. He was also a member of the South Side Boat Club. His father was severely injured when Carl was 8 years old and started from that point on to help provide for his family.
Carl enjoyed spending time with his family especially the grandkids.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by:
FOUR CHILDREN: Dennis Nieders of Maquon, IL, Carla Holbrook of Peru, IL, Steven Nieders (Vicky) of Quincy and Rick Nieders of Rockford, IL.
HIS STEP CHILDREN: Brad Baxter (Charman) of Florida, Tamara Baca Baxter and Angela Osgood both of the Houston, Texas area.
SIBLINGS: Pat Adair, Chester Nieders (Connie), and Betty Jean Syrcle.
Numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives also survive.
Carl was preceded in death by his parents, siblings: Marilyn, Joyce, Paul and Ray.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 9:30 at Duker & Haugh Funeral and at 10:00 AM in Blessed Sacrament Church. Interment in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday evening from 4:00 until 6:00 PM at the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Blessing Foundation for Hospice or to Blessed Sacrament Church. The Duker & Haugh Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Sympathy to the family. My deceased husband John knew him well & worked for Illinois Bell for 35 years . Carl was a kind man & good worker.
Dear Jay,
Thinking of you and your families, Carl fought up until the very end and you stayed by his side throughout. He was a good, hardworking man.
As ever,
Pat & Dick Wentura
My sincere condolences to the family. Carl was a wonderful, kind man. He was happy to share his knowledge of gardening and growing. I enjoyed spending time with he and Jay at the Elks as well as visits at their home. May our heavenly Father welcome him into His home. He is made for us, where hopefully we will someday meet again. May he provide strength and peace to the family during this time of sorrow!
My prayers go out to Carl’s family. My husband Don with with Carl.
Wanda O’Hara