Maynard O. Niggli

Maynard Orville Niggli, age 88 of Highland, IL, died Monday, January 11, 2016, at his residence in Highland, IL. He was born on October 29, 1927, in Grantfork, IL, the son of William and Elda (nee Wiesenmeyer) Niggli. On June 14, 1952, he married Gloria Louise "Dode" Niggli, nee Hundsdorfer who passed away on February 10, 1994. He was a former member of the Grantfork Volunteer Fire Department. Mr. Niggli was born and raised on a family farm in Grantfork, Illinois. He served with the US Army, active duty during World War II. He lived on the family farm and was a livestock and grain farmer until he moved to Highland in 1971. He also worked as a mechanic for General Tire in Highland and later in the maintenance department for Terra Properties in Highland. He had a summer home on Governor Bond Lake in Greenville, IL, and enjoyed spending time boating, sking and fishing, He enjoyed tending to his large gardens. He also was a collector and enjoyed welding and inventing. Survivors include: Daughter - Susan T. (Marvin) Asher, Highland, IL Son - Jeff W. (Lisa) Niggli, Highland, IL Grandchild - Alison L. Roe, Cape Coral, FL Grandchild - Joseph W. Asher, Dunedin, FL Grandchild - John D. Niggli, Edwardsville, IL Grandchild - Airman 1st Class Tanner J. Niggli, US Air Force, Travis, CA Grandchild - Austin C. Niggli, Lebanon, IL Great Grandchild - Ryan Asher Roe, Cape Coral, FL Sister - Evelyn I. (Jack) Fessler, Godfrey, IL He was preceded in death by: Father - William Edgar Niggli (Died 1/18/1995) Mother - Elda Minnie Niggli, nee Wiesenmeyer (Died 12/9/1978) Wife - Gloria Louise "Dode" Niggli, nee Hundsdorfer (Died 2/10/1994) Son - Kent M. Niggli (Died 5/30/1977) Brother - Wilmer O. "Bill" Niggli (Died 1973) Brother - Irvin C. Niggli (Died 1975) Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL. Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday, January 15, 2016, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL and from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on Saturday, January 16, 2016, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL. Funeral service will be at 10:00 AM on Saturday, January 16, 2016, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL., with Rev. Tim A. Darmour-Paul, Pastor, officiating. Interment will be at Highland City Cemetery in Highland, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

Maynard O. Niggli

October 29, 1927 - January 11, 2016