Herman Niolet

Herman Louis Niolet a lifelong resident of the Mississippi coast for 97 years, passed away on May 11, 2021 at home with members of his family present. He was a World War II veteran and proudly served in the U.S. Navy as a radio telegrapher stationed in the Azores. He loved baseball and as a Freshman at Mississippi State University played First Base and dreamed of playing professional baseball until injuries prevented further play. He served on the Pass Christian School Board and Parish Councils of Our Lady of Good Hope Catholic Church and St. Stephen's Catholic Church in DeLisle. He enjoyed life to the fullest with his family and friends and shared it with many others through the Good Timers Club.

He was preceded in death by his parents, David Niolet and Otesia Ladner Niolet; his sister, Helen Moran Sinclair; his two brothers, Revis and Elwood; his wife, Mary Julia McDonald Niolet; his son, Dr. Michael L. Niolet; and most recently his wife, Leada Farragut Niolet.

He is survived by his two sisters, Betty LaFontaine and Joyce Drake; his son, David F. Niolet (Mae); his daughters, Margaret H. Niolet Scurfield, (Raymond), Judy A. Niolet Taffet (George) and Lynn M. Niolet Scafidi (Dale) and Ann VanZandt Niolet (Michael). He is also survived by 17 grandchildren, Dr. Jeffery M. Niolet, Dr. Paul D. Niolet, Benjamin L. Niolet, Dr. Kimberly Niolet Paduda, Helani Scurfied, Dr. Armand Scurfield, Nick Scurfield, Amy Taffet Czinege, Lori Taffet, Dr. Jason Taffet, Philip Taffet, Allison Taffet, Jonathan Taffet, Julia Scafidi Pierson, Dean Scafidi, Molly Scafidi, and Anna Scafidi. He also has 14 great grandchildren.

Herman's life consisted of living every day for his family and friends. He worked hard all his life retiring from the L&N Railroad in 1985 as a telegraph operator. He loved being outdoors, riding his tractor and managed to run a full-time farm. He also found time to coach Pony League and Little League baseball teams after driving from work in East New Orleans each day.

He was an avid quail hunter in his younger years and enjoyed hunting even on the coldest of mornings. He developed a love of golf in his early years by working as a caddy at the one-time beautiful Pine Hills Hotel located on the north shore of Bay St. Louis. In his later years he took up golf playing as often as time permitted.

Visitation for family and friends will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Pass Christian on Monday, May 17th starting at 9:30 am and The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am. Burial will follow in the Old DeLisle cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations in Herman's memory be made to the building fund for Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 9062 Kiln Delisle Rd., Pass Christian, MS 39571.

RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 9113 Kiln Delisle Rd., Pass Christian is serving the family and online condolences may be shared at www.riemannfamily.com.