David Eino Niemi, 78

David Eino Niemi, 78, Wasola, died July 27, 2022, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield with his family by his side. Memorial services for David will be announced at a future date.

David was born Jan. 3, 1944, in Houghton, Michigan to Emil Eino and Sally (Takalo) Niemi.

On April 19, 1980 David and Mary Ann Snyder were united in marriage at Antioch, California.

He was a retired supervisor with General Motors with over 35 years of service in both California and Kansas. 

David and Mary Ann moved to the Ozarks in 1997. Living in the community, he also worked at Rawlings Sporting Goods and Emerson/Copeland, both in Ava, for seven years. 

He was a member of the Ava Trinity Lutheran Church. 

He enjoyed working on cars, fishing, boating and rescuing all animals. His joy was being with his children and grandchildren.  

He is survived by his wife Mary Ann; six children and their spouses: Patrick and Geneva Niemi of Koshkonong, Michele and Charles Allen of Wilmington, Massachusetts, Craig and Ivy Adams of Poulsbo, Washington, David and Kelly Niemi of Liberty, Mark Adams of Gladstone and Roy and Stephanie Niemi of Clarksville, Indiana; grandchildren Richele Allen, Andrew and Ashley Niemi, Nicole Allen, Ian Niemi, Kelsie and Collin Redenbaugh, Savannah Adams, Aidan Niemi, Scott Adams and Gracen Niemi; his brother Richard and Ann Niemi; sisters-in-law Carole Niemi and Susie Niemi; brother-in-law Richard Balducci; and many nieces and nephews. 

David was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers Thomas and Donald Niemi; and a sister Bethany Balducci. 

David was an organ donor for the Mid-America Transplant Center.        

In lieu of flowers family requests memorials to the Trinity Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 1107, Ava, MO 65608 or to a favorite local animal shelter. Cremation services are being conducted by Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava, MO. Online condolences may be made to www.clinkingbeardfuneralhome.com 

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