Bob passed away October 29, 2015, in Plano, TX.
He was born November 14, 1946, in Vincennes, IN to Norman R. and Ursulina Ferree Nierste.
Bob was a devoted Catholic by faith. He was a science teacher/geologist and was especially interested in gems. He taught science for 33 years in Plano and worked at Sundown Ranch for 10 years. His many jobs included helping write several textbooks and coaching basketball and golf. He loved fishing, golfing and working at his First Monday booth. Bob was also a lifetime member of the NRA and devoted to his wife Laura. Bob was private man with a great spirit.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
Bob is survived by his: Wife, Laura Nierste of Canton, TX; Son, Keith and Stacie Nierste of Sanger, TX; Daughter, Jennifer and Eric Padgett of Forney, TX; Stepson, Ryan and Reagan Walker of Canton, TX.; 10 Grandchildren; Aunt, Ann Elizabeth Triche; Cousin, Rose Marie Ferree, and several Aunts, Uncles and Cousins.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or American Heart Association, PO Box 841125, Dallas, TX 75284.
