Kelly Eugene Niemann departed this life in Kansas City, Missouri on April 6, 2026 at 73 years of age.

He was born March 11, 1953 to Eugene and Bernice Niemann in North Kansas City, Missouri.  They moved to Appleton City in 1959 and opened Niemann Plumbing & Heating until Gene retired in 1988 and Kelly took over the business.  Kelly took great pride in the quality of his work, regardless of how long it took.

In 1977 he married Cheryl Sue Latimer, and in 1979 they had their first child, Erin, and in 1981 they were blessed with their second child, Jake.

Kelly enjoyed playing his guitar and singing in a band called "Overload".  He was an avid gardener and grew many delicious tomatoes.

He took great pride in his community and church.  He loved playing basketball and baseball.  Through the years he has coached many kids.  Most of all, he loved his family.

He is survived by his wife Susie of the home; his sons, Erin (Courtney) Niemann and Jake (Kelea) Niemann all of Appleton City, Missouri; his grandchildren: Kiley Johnson of Austin, Texas, Zander, Easton and Deklynn Loney of Appleton City, Missouri.

The family suggests any memorial donations be made to Trinity Lutheran Church.