Obituary for Mark William Nieman
Mark William Nieman
(November 1, 1963-Decemebr 31, 2021)
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our much-loved husband, father, son, brother, and uncle on December 31, 2021, at 58 years of age.
Left to treasure his memory are his beloved wife of thirty-one years, the love of Mark’s life, Lisa; his son Garrett and his daughter Lauren; his mother Charlene (Jarl Johner); sisters Darcy (David) Cormack, Dawn (Lloyd) Piche; sisters-in-law Trish (Luis) Cabral, Marianne (Steve) Glufka; nieces and nephews Hayden, Hunter, Kennedy, Tyler, Victoria, Rachel, many extended family and friends and his two special pups, Lucy and Ruby.
Mark was predeceased by his father, Ken, father-in-law Harold, mother-in-law Geraldine and his niece Kayleigh.
Mark was born in Fargo, North Dakota, moving with his parents to South Dakota and Illinois before making his permanent home in Winnipeg. Mark attended John Dafoe, and J. B. Mitchell Schools and later St. Paul’s High School where he embraced life as a Crusader. Following graduation, Mark spent a year at Shattuck Preparatory College in Minnesota, before accepting a football scholarship to Bemidji State University where he eventually went on to play basketball and graduated with a degree in Business Administration. Upon his return to Winnipeg is where he met and married, Lisa. There was nothing in this world that he loved more than his family-his beautiful wife Lisa and incredible children Garrett and Lauren. They were his whole world.
Throughout Mark’s life, sport played an important role; whether it was playing hockey and football at Sir John Franklin, or later as a player and coach at St. Paul’s, sport was central to his life. He found great happiness coaching football for the St. Vital Mustangs and took great joy in being able to share this passion with his son Garrett. Mark would go on to coach varsity basketball at St. Mary’s Academy which resulted in no shortage of comical anecdotes to be shared by his favourite player and daughter Lauren. He was affectionately known as “Coach Mark” in many circles.
Early in Mark’s professional career he worked in the roll of pharmaceutical sales representative, firstly with Abbott Laboratories and Bristol Meyers Squibb moving into a sales representative roll for Protelec Alarms Checkmate division and most recently transitioning into territory sales manager with Compass Minerals.
Later in life Mark enjoyed hockey with a special group of men who came together once a week to hit the ice and share in the camaraderie that only a team can provide. Mark and Lisa have an incredible group of friends, many a house party, weekend at the “lake” or quiet times by the fire was shared between these amazing companions. You know who you are!
Mark was a storyteller. He took considerable pride in sharing experiences and adventures and his audiences always appreciated the exciting embellishments he offered. Mark took the greatest delight of all in reminding us of the important memories that were created together along the way. With his often quiet but always witty demeanor, Mark managed to bring a room to laughter with his stories.
The family extends thanks and gratitude to the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic service and to the Friday afternoon hockey guys for being with Mark until the very end. You are forever in our hearts.
Cremation has taken place and a private ceremony will take place.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Paul’s High School Bursary Fund, 2200 Grant Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3P 0P8. Manitoba Mutts Dog Rescue: https://manitobamutts.org/how-to-help/donate/ or Manitoba Underdogs Rescue: www.manitobaunderdogs.org/help/donate/
E.J. Coutu & Co. Funeral Directors
204-253-5086
(November 1, 1963-Decemebr 31, 2021)
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our much-loved husband, father, son, brother, and uncle on December 31, 2021, at 58 years of age.
Left to treasure his memory are his beloved wife of thirty-one years, the love of Mark’s life, Lisa; his son Garrett and his daughter Lauren; his mother Charlene (Jarl Johner); sisters Darcy (David) Cormack, Dawn (Lloyd) Piche; sisters-in-law Trish (Luis) Cabral, Marianne (Steve) Glufka; nieces and nephews Hayden, Hunter, Kennedy, Tyler, Victoria, Rachel, many extended family and friends and his two special pups, Lucy and Ruby.
Mark was predeceased by his father, Ken, father-in-law Harold, mother-in-law Geraldine and his niece Kayleigh.
Mark was born in Fargo, North Dakota, moving with his parents to South Dakota and Illinois before making his permanent home in Winnipeg. Mark attended John Dafoe, and J. B. Mitchell Schools and later St. Paul’s High School where he embraced life as a Crusader. Following graduation, Mark spent a year at Shattuck Preparatory College in Minnesota, before accepting a football scholarship to Bemidji State University where he eventually went on to play basketball and graduated with a degree in Business Administration. Upon his return to Winnipeg is where he met and married, Lisa. There was nothing in this world that he loved more than his family-his beautiful wife Lisa and incredible children Garrett and Lauren. They were his whole world.
Throughout Mark’s life, sport played an important role; whether it was playing hockey and football at Sir John Franklin, or later as a player and coach at St. Paul’s, sport was central to his life. He found great happiness coaching football for the St. Vital Mustangs and took great joy in being able to share this passion with his son Garrett. Mark would go on to coach varsity basketball at St. Mary’s Academy which resulted in no shortage of comical anecdotes to be shared by his favourite player and daughter Lauren. He was affectionately known as “Coach Mark” in many circles.
Early in Mark’s professional career he worked in the roll of pharmaceutical sales representative, firstly with Abbott Laboratories and Bristol Meyers Squibb moving into a sales representative roll for Protelec Alarms Checkmate division and most recently transitioning into territory sales manager with Compass Minerals.
Later in life Mark enjoyed hockey with a special group of men who came together once a week to hit the ice and share in the camaraderie that only a team can provide. Mark and Lisa have an incredible group of friends, many a house party, weekend at the “lake” or quiet times by the fire was shared between these amazing companions. You know who you are!
Mark was a storyteller. He took considerable pride in sharing experiences and adventures and his audiences always appreciated the exciting embellishments he offered. Mark took the greatest delight of all in reminding us of the important memories that were created together along the way. With his often quiet but always witty demeanor, Mark managed to bring a room to laughter with his stories.
The family extends thanks and gratitude to the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic service and to the Friday afternoon hockey guys for being with Mark until the very end. You are forever in our hearts.
Cremation has taken place and a private ceremony will take place.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Paul’s High School Bursary Fund, 2200 Grant Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3P 0P8. Manitoba Mutts Dog Rescue: https://manitobamutts.org/how-to-help/donate/ or Manitoba Underdogs Rescue: www.manitobaunderdogs.org/help/donate/
E.J. Coutu & Co. Funeral Directors
204-253-5086