Milton J. Nietfeld,
80 - Melrose, MN
Nov. 15, 1930 - Jun. 22, 2011

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Monday, June 27, 2011 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Melrose for Milton Nietfeld who died Wednesday, June 22 at his home in Melrose. Interment will follow the lunch at St. John's Cemetery in Meire Grove.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday and from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Melrose. Parish prayers will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday evening at the funeral home.

Milton Joseph Nietfeld was born November 15, 1930 in Spring Hill Township, Stearns County, Minnesota to John and Rose (Macke) Nietfeld. He graduated from the Crosier Seminary High School in Onamia. He bought the family farm with his brother, Bill in 1957 and together farmed for 40 years, selling it in 1997.

He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Melrose, Knights of Columbus, Council #1633, Two Cylinder Club, and a lifetime member of the Pioneer Club and Stearns County Historical Society. Milton was a people person who enjoyed going to auctions, farm shows, and attended many church and local fundraising events and dinners. He was a world traveler who planned a vacation every year and also would take a two week trip to Texas to visit his brother and sister. Milton also became very active in the Hispanic community in Melrose and was a benefactor to many organizations.

Survivors include his brother and sisters, Sylvester (Ann) Nietfeld of Meire Grove, Gladys (Mike) Braun of Regal, and Patricia Meyer of Sauk Centre; brother-in-law, Myron Ellis; and sister-in-law, Shirley Nietfeld.

Milton was preceded in death by his parents; brothers and sisters, William "Bill" Nietfeld, Henry Nietfeld, Dr. A. B. Nietfeld, Elmer Nietfeld, Margaret Nietfeld, Clara Ellis, John B. Nietfeld, Joseph Nietfeld, Roman Nietfeld, and Catherine Meyer.


Published in St. Cloud Times - June 22, 2011