Decatur, Illinois

Decatur, Illinois
Curve-In, Fairview Avenue

Friday, October 8, 2021

John Richard Niederbrach Has Passed Away

John Richard Niederbrach passed away on Friday, October 1, 2021. 


John, a Mac 65 graduate, lived on North MacArthur Road in Decatur. 

John was born March 22, 1947 in Decatur, IL, the son of Robert and Catherine (Adams) Niederbrach. John was a Master Gardener through the University of Illinois Extension Office. He volunteered for Central Illinois Christians in Mission (CICIM) and the Good Samaritan Inn. John was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. 

John was born March 22, 1947 in Decatur, IL, the son of Robert and Catherine (Adams) Niederbrach. After graduation, he said he went into the insurance business.


John was a Master Gardener through the University of Illinois Extension Office. He volunteered for Central Illinois Christians in Mission (CICIM) and the Good Samaritan Inn. John was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. 


Surviving is his sister: Jacklyn Sellers of Alva, FL, special friend: Brenda Niederbrach of Decatur; two nieces, one nephew, and his special canine Moyen Poodle: Brach.

A memorial service was held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, October 7, 2021, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Decatur, IL. Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home is assisting the family with services. 

Brenda Niederbrach