Edward "Eddie" Nievinski

Edward "Eddie" D. Nievinski, 94, Hatley, died Wednesday October 18, 2017 at Pride TLC under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. Ed was born December 11, 1922 in the town of Reid, son of the late Alex and Veronica (Malchowski) Nievinski. On September 24, 1945, he married Alvina Czeck at St. Florian Catholic Church, Hatley. She survives. Prior to their retirement, the Nievinski's were dairy farmers in the town of Reid, on the farm started by his father, Alex. With a zest for learning and always willing to try new things, Ed became a Master Plumber along with being an electrician. He helped to build houses, along with doing the plumbing and electrical. For a period of time, Ed was involved in selling Acorn Farm Equipment and installed several barn cleaners and silo unloaders in the area. He was always willing to help "the neighbors" and enjoyed dancing at local celebrations. Family was very important to Ed and he enjoyed the time spent with them. On Sunday September 24, several members of the family gathered to celebrate Ed and Alvina's 72nd Wedding Anniversary. In his younger years, he enjoyed fishing and deer hunting at home and out West. Through the years and especially after retirement, Ed enjoyed playing Sheepshead and Smear with a regular group of cronies. He also enjoyed watching the Packers, Brewers and the RFD Channel. Survivors include his wife, Alvina, four children, Linette Haleen, Baileys Harbor, Janelle (Tom) Jacques-Jolly, Green Bay, Pam Meyer, Hatley, Dean (Special friend, Betty) Nievinski, Hatley; grandchildren, Lisa (Special friend, Mike) Goebel, Todd (Holly) Haleen, Josh Jacques, Matt (Katrina) Jacques, Melanie Meyer, Nathan Meyer; great grandchildren, Riley, Raina, Easton, Everett, Jacob, Ryan, Mason, Jordan and Kendra, a sister-in-law, Audray Brinkman and nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Alexandria and a brother, Leon, sons-in-law, Dave Jacques and Orville Meyer and a great grandson, Trevor. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated 5:00 p.m. Tuesday October 24, 2017 at St. Florian Catholic Church, Hatley. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 3:00 p.m. until the time of services at the church. Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 1302 Sixth Street, Wausau, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com The family would like to thank all the caregivers at Pride TLC, Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services and Dr. Issacson for their care and assistance during Eddie's last months of life.