Paul K. Nieuwenhuis

Paul K. Nieuwenhuis died Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at his home in Columbus.

Paul was born October 11, 1949 in Valentine, Nebraska to Burnell E. and Nora "Irene" (Dobson) Nieuwenhuis Sr. He received his education in Valentine. Paul served in the Navy on the USS Estes during the Vietnam War from December 8, 1967 to October 9, 1969. Paul was united in marriage to Shirley Keller on October 12, 1968 in Columbus, Nebraska. He enjoyed fishing, camping, playing cards and spending time with his family. Paul retired from Columbus Public Schools after 20 years. He was the former owner of the Vineyard and owner of PSN Rentals. Paul was a lifetime member of the VFW and a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church in Columbus.

He is survived by:
Wife: Shirley Nieuwenhuis of Columbus, NE
Daughter: Irene Wennekamp of Lincoln, NE
Son: Paul (Marsha) Nieuwenhuis Jr. of Columbus, NE
Son: Brian Nieuwenhuis of Columbus, NE
Grandson: Keith Nieuwenhuis of Columbus, NE
Granddaughter: Brandy Nieuwenhuis of Columbus, NE
Granddaughter: Jessica Wennekamp of Lincoln, NE
Granddaughter: Jenna Wennekamp of Lincoln, NE
Granddaughter: Anna Wennekamp of Lincoln, NE
Grandson: Joshua Wennekamp of Lincoln, NE
Brother: Burnell (Rosella) Nieuwenhuis Jr. of Valentine, NE
Sister: Vernell (Jerome) Riewe of North Platte, NE
Sister: Gwenda (Greg) Jackson of Crookston, NE
Sister: Rebecca Childers of Valentine, NE
Many nieces and nephews

He is preceded in death by:
Parents: Burnell and Nora "Irene" Nieuwenhuis Sr.
Step Mother: Faye Nieuwenhuis
Son in law: Randy Wennekamp