William Nieder Obituary

The Nieder family is sad to share William Henry Nieder passed away peacefully in his home with his wife Sharon of 45 years on October 7, 2022. Bill was born in Hempsted New York on August 10, 1933. Bill lived a full and rewarding life filled with many Track and Field accomplishments. He attended Kansas University where he won the 1955 NCAA title for shot put. Upon graduation from KU, he enlisted in the Army where he competed in the shot put in the 1956 and 1960 Olympics earning a silver medal and gold medal respectively. Bill held the World Record for many years. He was inducted into the National Track and Field Hall of Fame and the Kansas University Hall of Fame for Track and Field.

Bill spent his working years as the owner and CEO of his company which manufactured and installed safety padding around the world. Upon his retirement, Bill spent much of his time in their second home in Maui, traveling the world and playing golf.

Bill had 7 children, Constance Danielson, Robin Knowles, Tawn Goetjen, Dodd Nieder and Brooke Nieder. In addition, he was "Dad" to Leslie Walters and Meredith Bostian. He had 13 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

There will be a Celebration of Life on November 13, 2022 at Ironstone Vineyards in Murphys, CA