January 13, 2010
Nietzel, Oscar
Oscar A. Nietzel, a resident of Walpole for 13 years, and formerly of Dedham, died Monday, January 11, 2010 at the Stanley Tippett Home in Needham after a long illness. He was 82. Oscar was born April 4, 1927 in Boston, the son of Oscar Alfred and Sophie (Kaiser) Nietzel. He was raised in the Hyde Park section of Boston and graduated in 1951 from Boston College with a degree in chemistry. Oscar served as a steward’s mate first class in the Coast Guard during World War Two aboard the US Cutter Northland #49 (later replaced by the Cutter Northland #904), in the naval reserve, and as a second lieutenant in the US Army during the Korean War. He retired in 1986 from Texas Instruments in Attleboro after working for 29 years as the Manager for Manufacturing Engineering. He was a member of Constellation Lodge AF & AM of Dedham, the American Legion and the Dedham VFW. He was a former deacon at the Allin Congregational Church in Dedham where he was a longtime member. Oscar was dedicated to the youth of Dedham, serving as a Boy Scout Leader for Troop One, and was active in Dedham DeMolay. He had a passion for world travel, hiking, white water rafting, and a great appreciation for the Grand Canyon, our national parks, and nature. Oscar is survived by his wife of 57 years, Dorothy M. (Dahlquist); his two sons, Steven T. Nietzel, and his wife Denise, and three “granddogs”, Midori, Ming, and Taiko, of Walpole, and Mark D. Nietzel, and his wife Karen, of Franklin; his two granddaughters, Nicole and Andrea Nietzel of Franklin; his two sisters, Barbara Payne of New Hampshire, and Helen Deatcher of Georgia; and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Memorial Service Saturday, February 6th at 9:30 AM at the Allin Congregational Church, 683 High Street, Dedham, followed by his burial with full military honors in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Dorchester. In lieu of flowers donations to the Allin Congregational Church, 683 High St., Dedham, MA 02026 or to the Stanley Tippett Home, 920 South Street, Needham, MA 02492 would be appreciated.
Comments(11)
God Bless you Mr Nietzel you will be missed. You were a remarkable individual.
As a young engineer at Texas Instruments, I remember Oscar as a strong willed man of good character… I learned a lot from him. My condolences to the family.
Respectfully,
Leo
I am so saddened to hear of the loss of Mr Nietzel. We met years ago when I worked at CVS in Walpole and he was such an interesting man. Enjoyed talking to him whenever I would see him. He will be remembered with fondness and a smile. My thoughts and prayers to you all. With deepest sympathy, Nancy (of Walpole Floral and Garden Center).
Oscar was a long-time and good friend from the days at Hyde Park High School. I shall miss him. I was happy to see him at the Natick/Walpole football game in November. I plan to attend the memorial service on February 6. Ollie Kinsman, another of our Hyde Park friends, sends her condolences and regards as well.
I always knew Mr Nietzel would be in when spring came because I would save the lilac chiffon geraniums for him. He will surely be missed. My condolences to the family. Rita (Walpole Floral and Garden Center).
How lucky we are to have known you, Mr. Nietzel…you are going to be missed so very much, by so many people. You were such a great “Dad” to all of us when we were teens.I have so many fond memories and they all make me smile. You have left an amazing legacy for so many.
Mrs. Nietzel, Steven, Mark and families, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
God Bless.
Cheri{Fulton} & Kevin O’Connor
Our sympathies to Oscar Nietzel’s family, our good friends Steve & Denise and Oscar’s friends who have lost such a wonderfully distiguished man. His achievments throughout his lifetime are remarkable and the legacy of this well respected man and loving family are a testament to his character.
It was a privelige to have know him.
Angel & Karl
Oh how much we will miss sitting with our dear friend, Oscar, listening to his many wonderful stories and sharing laughs with him. Rest in peace in heaven where the grass is as green and lush as you’ve always loved it to be.
I met the Nietzels when I was 4 years old, over 50 years ago, and grew up in the house next door. I’ll always remember that Mr. Nietzel included me in so many activities with Steven and Mark. Just a few memories from childhood among many: Going to the drive-in, going to the family campsite in New Hampshire, Boy Scouts, DeMolay.
All through our lives we identify role models; Mr. Nietzel was one of mine since I was a teenager.
Mr. Nietzel always had a positive attitude. At home or at work, when others seemed puzzled or overwhelmed, he had a unique ability to apply logic and reason to work through a challenge.
Through ups and downs, Mr. Nietzel found ways to smile, and bring smiles to others. We enjoyed a lot of laughs with him.
Our love and sympathy to the Nietzels.
To Mark, Karen, Nicole, Andrea and the Nietzel family,
Mark, I have heard you talk about your Dad so many times I know you had great love and respect for him. He was just the kind of man all children should have had for a Dad. What a blessing to have so many wonderful memories to enjoy. We are so sorry for your loss and sorry to not be able to join you today at his memorial. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. With our deepest sympathy and friendship,
Lynn and Bob Strider
To Mrs. Nietzel and family,
I had the honor of driving Oscar to some of his treatments at the Falkner Hospital. He was one of those people who from the time he got in the car he put you at ease and in moments the conversation was about anything but his illness. He had many interesting stories to tell, but he would always have a smile when he would mention his loving family. Dorothy, I am sorry I didn’t get to meet you. May the strength and support you get from your family and friends help you through this most difficult time.