David Gerard Niemann, age 57, of Beloit, formally of Plain, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 21, 2017. He was born on August 28, 1959, in Madison, Wisconsin, son of Donald G. and Ruth A. (Neuheisel) Niemann. Dave was a 1977 graduate of River Valley High School, Spring Green, and a 1979 graduate of Madison Area Technical College with a degree in Welding. He will always be remembered as a kind and gentle man with a generous and compassionate heart. Dave always showed genuine interest in the lives of his family and friends. He had the gift to gab, always keeping conversations light with his humor. Dave was an avid sportsman who loved the outdoors. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening. Being a loyal Green Bay Packers fan, he always enjoyed sharing and analyzing the details of the game with his mom. Dave was very proud of his two beloved daughters, Karah and Mallory, who were truly the light of his life. Dave is survived by his mother, Ruth, of Reedsburg, daughters, Karah and Mallory, brother, Dean (Trudy) Niemann, of North Freedom, and sister, Darla (Duane) Webber, of Reedsburg, Special Friend, Karla Knapp, of Janesville, and his faithful dog, Buddy, along with nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Don. A Mass of Christian burial will take place Tuesday, June 27, 2017, at 11:30 a.m., at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Father Scott Emerson will be the Celebrant. Visitation will also be on Tuesday at the church from 10:00 A.M. until the time of service. Burial will take place at St. Luke’s Cemetery in Plain. A memorial fund has been established in his name.