Floyd M. Niegel

Floyd Melvin Niegel April 21, 1932-November 24, 2020 Floyd Melvin Niegel long time resident of Dietrich, Idaho and formerly of Twin Falls, Idaho passed away Tuesday November 24, 2020 at St Luke’s in Twin Falls. Floyd was born, April 21, 1932 on the family farm in Cool, California, fourth child of George E. and Ida Ricci Niegel. Floyd was raised and worked on the family ranch with his parents. Floyd graduated from Placer High School of Auburn, California in June 1951. Floyd married his wife Patricia Ann Rich Lee on May 11, 1963 in Reno, Nevada. Floyd was active in Pilot Hill Grange until the family moved to Dietrich in 1971 after buying a farm. Floyd joined the Dietrich Grange and was a member of the Dietrich Grange for 46 years. Floyd is survived by his wife Patricia of 57 1/2 years. Three daughters: Janet(Lyle) Towne of Dietrich: Jeanette(Randy) Waters of Jerome: Diana(Ronald) Haas of Richfield. His adopted son; Kelly Jennings that means you! Ten grandchildren: Melissa, Lucas, Rebecca(Jess), Jacob, Natalie(Tyler), Stephen(Melina), Kelly, Nikki, Dustin and Shasta(Logan). Sixteen great-grandchildren: Kayleigh, Henry, Cathrine, Sarah, Bill, Talea, Braeden, Esmerelda, Louis, Adrian, Alex, Emily, Stephen Jr, Isabella, Zaylynn, and Oaklee. His sister: Ethel Ivey of Vancouver, Washington. And many nieces and nephews. Preceded in his death are his parents, George and Ida Niegel: Brothers; Karl Niegel of Orland, California, and George Niegel of Cool, California. Sisters; Eleanor Keene of Cool, California, and Marilyn Allendale of Citrus Heights, California. At his request, no services will be held, and cremation was under direction of Parkes Magic Valley Funeral Home & Crematory of Twin Falls, Idaho. Floyd’s family would like to thank St Luke’s and their staff for everything they did for Floyd, and for being his family as we were unable to visit him during these times.