William "Bill" Nietfeld

William A. “Bill” Nietfeld, age 69 of Sauk Centre, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 8, 2024 at the CentraCare Hospital in Long Prairie, Minnesota.

A Celebration of Life will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 16 at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Sauk Centre with a prayer service beginning at 5 p.m. 

William Anthony Nietfeld was born June 21, 1955 in Sauk Centre, Minnesota to Sylvester and Ann (Kuefler) Nietfeld. After graduating from high school, Bill held several jobs until he became the owner/operator of his own semi-truck. Bill contracted and drove for other companies which continued throughout his life. Bill’s favorite television program to this day was Gunsmoke and would often make his daily schedule around the time it came on. He loved going to auctions, always looking for a bargain on antiques and admiring John Deere tractors.

Survivors include his fiancé, Arlene Brinkmann of Long Prairie; brothers and sisters, Sandra, Richard (Michelle Olmschenk), Robert (Michell Johnson), David, Deborah (Kelly Lanier) Michael, and Patrick (Suzy Rosenow); and many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Timothy and Joseph Nietfeld.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.