Robert John Niester
Robert John Niester, 45, known as “R.J.” to all who knew him, died Saturday, January 11, 2014 in Cheboygan County. The son of Robert E. and Joanna (Pinegar) Niester, R.J. was born in Mt. Clemens February 2, 1968. He married Charlotte Patricia “Patty” Merritt August 28, 1999 in Royal Oak.
Surviving are R.J.’s wife of more than 14 years, Patty Niester; his son, Robert, II; his daughter, Rhiannon; and his mother, Joanna Niester, all of Onaway. Also surviving are two sisters, Joanna (Ed) Dudek of Shelby Township and Robin (Jeff) Falbo of Warren; a brother, James (Phyllis) Niester of Shelby Township; two brothers-in-law, John Merritt of Roseville and William (Jane) Merritt of Ferndale; a sister-in-law, Margaret (Kevin) Smith of Rockford; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins; and several aunts and uncles. R.J. was preceded in death by his father, Robert E. Niester in 2011.
A memorial gathering of family and friends was held Thursday, January 16, 2014 at the Forest Township Community Hall in Tower. Donations to honor the memory of Robert John Niester should be made to his family. Your condolences and memories of R.J. can be shared with his family at www.chagnonfh.com. Cremation arrangements were in care of the Chagnon Funeral Home.