Helen Ida Nierman

Helen Ida Nierman (nee Maldeis), age 101, passed away Saturday, October 7, 2023 in Chesterfield, MO. She was born in Kansas City, MO, the oldest of two daughters of William F. and Lena Maldeis (nee Lettow). The family moved to Richmond, Virginia shortly after her birth. Helen was raised in Virginia, where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Education, with a minor in Music from the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg. In 1947, Helen married Harvey Nierman, who was stationed in the U.S. Army in Richmond during World War II. After the war, the young couple moved to Harvey’s home state of Missouri, where they remained for the duration of their lives. Harvey Nierman preceded Helen in death in 1990. They had three daughters: Barbara (Richard Muehlbauer) Nierman, Laurel Nierman (George Rozier) Rozier and Carol (Richard Walsworth) Nierman. Helen was the loving grandmother of Melody Muehlbauer, Mallory Muehlbauer, Jonathan Rozier, Sean Rozier, and Nicolas Rozier. Helen enjoyed a rich and satisfying life. Her career as a social worker at the Lutheran Altenheim in St. Louis and numerous church activities revolved around her faith. Helen’s passion for gardening and painting introduced her to a wide network of friends with whom she formed deep relationships. She was a garden club member for over 50 years, winning numerous accolades. After serving as President for the Jardin Du Lac Garden Club, she rose through the ranks to serve as a Missouri District Director. The cutting-edge solar home that Harvey and Helen built in the woods of St. Peters was blanketed in stunning plantings year-round. Her legacy includes dozens of paintings that will be treasured by family members for years to come. Helen was a dedicated volunteer. Among her later projects while at Friendship Village in Chesterfield was Operation Food Search which she organized and managed, as well as a resource group for vision-impaired residents which she initiated. Helen will be remembered not only for her many accomplishments, but also for her core values. She was a Christian of unshakable faith, an eternal optimist, a woman who devoted her life to serving others and who made friends easily, who had a life-long thirst for knowledge, and who cherished her close-knit family daily, no matter how distant they were. Services: All services will be private under the direction of the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Chapel of the Cross Lutheran Church, 907 Jungermann Rd., St Peters, MO 63376. Friends may sign the family's on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.

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Helen Ida Nierman

June 27, 1922 - October 7, 2023