Donald Oliver Niemeyer, 85, of Patoka, IL passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2022 at his daughter's home in Weldon Springs, MO surrounded by his family.

He was born on May 26, 1937 in St. Louis, MO to Clarence and Florence (Capstick) Niemeyer.

Donald married Sandra Grant in Granite City, IL on March 6, 1970.

The U.S. Navy veteran, retired from the St. Louis County Highway Dept after 26 years of service.  Donald was a member of the Freedom Worship Center in Granite City, IL.  He was a very active person who enjoyed snow skiing, ski jumping, bowling, horseback riding, baseball and playing chess.  Donald also was a race car driver and he had his pilot's license.

But through it all, roller skating was his passion and he taught his daughter, grandchildren , great grandchildren and anyone else who wanted to learn.  He enjoyed travelling all over the country going to different skating rinks.

When Donald was 17 years old, he tried out for the St. Louis Cardinals but was told to come back the following year but he decided to serve his country so he enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he served as a boilerman on the USS Sumner County, LST 1148.

The loving husband and father is survived by his wife; a daughter, Rene' (Jon) Stewart of Weldon Springs, MO; 3 grandchildren:  Jessica Papp, Heather (Colin) Haggerty, Andrew (Megan) Papp and their father, Ed Papp; 6 great grandchildren:  Nevaeh, Aubrey, Jackson, Karter, Avery and Abel and a sister, Joan McDuffey of Carlyle, IL.

Donald is preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Ronald Niemeyer.

Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until time of service at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 21, 2022 at Freedom Worship Center in Granite City, IL with Pastor Gary Cook officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Freedom Worship Center or to the charity of one's choice.

Professional services entrusted to the care of Wojstrom Funeral Home & Crematory in Granite City, IL.

Online guestbook and obituary available at www.wojstrom.com