Gerald D. Nieland

March 18, 1952 - September 15, 2020

Gerald D. Nieland, age 68, of Newell, Iowa died on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at his home in Newell. Graveside services will take place on Monday, September 28, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at the Newell Cemetery in Newell. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Newell is in charge of the arrangements. Gerald Duane Nieland, the son of Cyril and Barbara (Reis) Nieland, was born on March 18, 1952 in Sac City, Iowa. Gerald was baptized and confirmed at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Sac City. Growing up, he attended grade school and high school at Newell Providence. He earned his high school diploma in 1971. Later, Gerald attended Taxidermy school. On August 14, 1989, Gerald was united in marriage to Debra Robinson Creley in Wall Lake, Iowa. In his free time, Gerald enjoyed being outdoors whether it was hunting, fishing, camping, or taking motorcycle rides. He also was a carpenter and enjoyed taxidermy. Above all, he loved spending time with his friends and family. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Debra Nieland of Newell, Iowa; daughter, Jennifer Tovar of Newell, Iowa; brother, Bruce (Robin) Nieland of Newell, Iowa; sisters: Shirley Mitchell of Fonda, Iowa; Anne Bonde of Alexander, Iowa; Brenda (Coby) Shank of Clive, Iowa; grandchildren, Jon Sebastian Tovar of Newell, Iowa and Alicia Tovar of Fonda, Iowa; brother-in-law, Philip (Babs) Robinson of Spokane, Washington and sister-in-law, Sharon (Harley) Grau of Newell, Iowa; extended family and friends. Gerald was preceded in death by his parents, Cyril and Barbara Nieland; siblings, Steve Nieland and Jean Ann Nieland; infant grandson, Jose Christian Tovar; and brother-in-law, Randy Bonde.