JASON NIEKEN – 55

Hillman — Jason Nieken, age 55 of Hillman passed away October 16, 2026 surrounded by his family. A Celebration of Life will be 12:00 PM, Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at Onamia Alliance Church, Onamia, Minnesota. Rev. Dave Prosser will officiate and visitation will be 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM at the church. Service with Dignity provided by the Foley Funeral Home.

Jason Nieken, age 55 of Hillman passed away October 16, 2026 surrounded by his family. A Celebration of Life will be 12:00 PM, Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at Onamia Alliance Church, Onamia, Minnesota. Rev. Dave Prosser will officiate and visitation will be 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM at the church. Service with Dignity provided by the Foley Funeral Home.

Jason John Nieken was born July 25, 1971 in Onamia, Minnesota to John and Diane (Hoosline) Nieken. Being raised on a farm, it was evident that farming would remain in his blood for life. After graduating from Onamia High School, class of 1989, he partnered with his dad and brother, Ron to start Triple Pine Farm with beginnings in the dairy industry until the early 2000's before switching over to raising Simmental cattle. In 2012 John passed away unexpectedly and Jason and Ron moved primarily to a cow-calf operation buying and selling all classes of cattle. In 2018 they were named the Simmental Commercial Cattleman of the Year. Jason also worked full-time at Izaty's Golf & Yacht Club for 35 years. Upon being diagnosed with cancer in 2024, Jason took a job with PeopleService for the last 2 years. He was a dedicated deer hunter, taking all of his nieces and nephews to harvest their first deer. Having harvesting several trophies himself, he always felt it more important to pay it forward and take someone else hunting. Goose hunting fairways with his brother and nephews were also highlights for him. The last few years he found a new passion for camping on the Gunflint Trail with his wife and her family. He will truly be remembered as the favorite uncle, brother, son and husband.

He is survived by his loving wife, April, Hillman, daughters: Rachel (Chris Boettcher) Mclalwain, Isanti; Raelene Singelton, Port Charlotte, FL., grandchildren: Braxton and Lily Mclalwain, mother, Diane of Hillman and siblings; Ron (Jenny), Hillman and Tanya (Matt Janssen) Wetterling of St. Cloud as well as many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, cousins and extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, John, mother-in-law, Jody Jones, grandparents and aunts and uncles.

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