A memorial service for Arvid Otto Nietz will be at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, January 7, at the River Park Chapel Macken Funeral Home with the Rev. Linda Helberg officiating.  There will be a one hour visitation on Saturday, January 7, at the River Park Chapel Macken Funeral Home starting at 11:00 a.m.  Burial will be in Grandview Memorial Gardens.

Arvid O. Nietz, also known as "Arv," "Archie," and "Babe," 80 years of age from Rochester, died Saturday (December 24, 2011) at Seasons Hospice following a long term illness.

Arvid was born on May 25, 1931 in Finlayson, MN, the son of Otto and Minnie Nietz.

He married Violet M. Woodworth on October 4, 1953.  He worked as an electrician for Nietz Electric for 42 years and his wife worked for Michaels Restaurant.  Arvid was a Korean Veteran.

Arvid loved fishing, auctions, dancing at the VFW, shooting pool and helping others.

He is survived by three children, Kim Urbanek of LaCrosse, WI., Julie Nietz of Rochester and Jeff (Tammy) Nietz of Eagan, MN.; four grandchildren Luke, Jake, Nick and Elli Nietz.  He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and many lifelong friends.  He was preceded in death by his wife Violet, parents Otto and Minnie, two sisters, Elaine Luhmann and Darlene (Marlow) Boyum, two brothers, Darwin and Bud, and also infant twin sisters.

Arv was "One In A Million" and he will be missed.