Paul Nievar Obituary - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

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In Memory of

Paul Elmer
Nievar

1923 - 2016

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Vondel Smith Mortuary
6934 South Western Avenue
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
UNITED STATES
73139

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Obituary for Paul Elmer Nievar

Viewing will be held 4-8 PM Saturday, July 9th and 12-8 Sunday July 10th at the funeral home. Graveside services to honor his life will be held 11:00 AM Monday, July 11th at Frisco Cemetery in Yukon (off W. Britton Rd)

Paul E. Nievar was born in Piedmont, OK to Miriam & Ed Nievar. He had 3 brothers & 3 sisters. Paul was the last surviving sibling, leaving this earth in the early morning hours of July 3, 2016. Paul spent most of his life living in OK except for the time spent serving his country. He served in the Korean War & WWII, fighting in several battles including Iwo Jima. He retired in 1973 from Eielson AFB civil service in Alaska, where he lived for 21 years. He was an active member of the VFW for many years, even serving as State Commander in Alaska & many other leadership roles. Paul leaves behind his wife, Jennie, who he met at Sampson AFB in NY where they were both serving. They were married in Geneva, NY on 11/26/54. During their long & happy marriage, they traveled throughout Alaska, Canada, the US, & Mexico in their RV. After retirement, they lived in several places in OK so Paul could farm, raise cattle, & enjoy life before settling down in OKC. Paul leaves behind many nieces & nephews as well as cousins & a host of friends made over the years.

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