Gregory K Nienaber

GALLATIN, Tenn. — Gregory K. Nienaber, 69, of Gallatin, Tenn., passed away suddenly on Saturday, April 15, 2017, as a result of a tragic accident. He was born May 3, 1947, in Princeton to Keel Nienaber and Gladys (Lenihan) Nienaber. He graduated from Princeton High School and Northern Illinois University and completed his master''s degree at Eastern Illinois University in 1971. He married Sandra (Sines) Nienaber on April 5, 1974, and began family life with two of his three children. He was employed as a regional director for several long-term care providers for over 40 years. Throughout his professional life he spoke the Gospel without saying a word. His greatest gift was his ability to lead groups of people to accomplish incredible outcomes of care. A special person said of him, “He had this magic about him that builds you up, but makes you feel you did it yourself, and you deserve every ounce of your accomplishment.” He had an uncanny ability to reach people in a deep and positive way. Greg truly lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures. He loved animals of every kind, nature, milk, “DA BEARS”, being at home and cars. He is survived by his wife, Sandra; a sister, Charlotte MacDonald of Virginia; his daughter, Lisa (John) Swalwell of Findlay, Ohio; his sons, Scott Fetrow of Gallatin, Tenn., and Aaron Nienaber of Arizona; two grandsons, Matthew (Mindy) Fetrow and Timothy Fetrow, and four great-grandchildren, all of Illinois; many nieces, nephews and cousins; his dog, Lilly; and his cat, Chance. He was preceded in death by his parents. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 11, at the Grant-Johnson Funeral Home in Princeton for family, friends and others whose life Greg touched.