Ronin Bernard Niemerg, 72 of Shelbyville, passed away unexpectedly on May 6, 2021.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Bishop Creek, with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Tuesday at the church. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Ron's name to the VFW Post 4829, 513 S Cedar St., Shelbyville, IL 62565. This We'll Defend.

Ron proudly served two tours of duty in the United States Army with the 23rd Artillery Group during the Vietnam War. His presence was known by his boisterous laugh, contagious smile, and booming voice. Ron was fiercely independent, adventurous, and loyal. There never was a card game he'd pass up and he wasn't shy about being the winner.  If you were ever lost and needed directions (and even if you didn't) Ron was your man – he might even make you a quilt. Ron's compassion and huge heart will continue to make a lasting impression on the lives he touched.

Cherished son of the late Andrew and Martha Niemerg. P roud father of Brenda Mik e worth (John), Linda Clinton (Dan), Richard Niemerg (Wendy), Ronda Whippo (Mark), Ronin Niemerg, Rachael Niemerg, Helen Ferguson (Garrett), and Raymond Niemerg. Loving grandfather to Alexandria Farmer (Hayden), Isabella, Mia, Maya, Gabriella, Laila, Julianna, Andi, Benjamin and one more on the way . Ron will be deeply missed by his thirteen sibling s Diane, Tom, Dan, Gene, Randy, Ben, Jane, Kathy , Tony, Ed, Annette, Mark, Sharon, his niece s and nephews, and lifelong friend Lai Dang.