Edward Onnie Niemi

Edward O. Niemi

Edward (Ed) Onnie Niemi of Avon Park, FL passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at Tampa General Hospital at the age of 83. He was born December 17, 1937 in Mass City, MI to Onnie E. and Vieno (Lahti) Niemi. Ed has been a longtime resident of Highlands County, FL, most recently Avon Park.

Ed enlisted in the army after high school and served 1958 – 1960. After the army, he worked as a logger and heavy equipment operator in both Michigan and Florida. He enjoyed working with wood and crafts, fishing, hunting, and just being outdoors.

Ed is survived by his children, Michael (Karla) Niemi of Eagle River, WI, Gary (Theresa) Niemi of Avon Park, FL, and Susan Niemi of Avon Park, FL; his grandsons, Matthew Niemi of Houghton, MI and Christopher Niemi of Avon Park, FL. He is preceded in death by his parents; wives, Cathleen Crunkelton and Arelene Niemi; siblings, Mary Ann (Dale) Blake and Melvin Niemi; niece, Judy Blake; grand-nephew Kurt Blake.

Graveside service will be officiated by Pastor Tim Taylor of Lake Placid Nazarene Church on Monday December 6, 2021 at 10am at the Bougainvillea Cemetery, 591 US Hwy 27 N, Avon Park, FL, 33825. Immediately following will be a potluck lunch held at the Avon Park Lakes Clubhouse. If needed, dishes can be dropped at the clubhouse prior to attending the service.

Services are being handled by Stephenson Nelson Funeral home of Avon Park. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to a charity of your choice.

Arrangements entrusted to:

Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home

111 East Circle Street

Avon Park, FL  33825

Online condolences may be left at:

www.stephensonnelsonfh.com