Robert “Bob” William Niekamp, 79, Linn, passed away Friday, June 12, 2020, at Westphalia Hills.
Bob was born April 18, 1941, to Raymond and Anna (Haslag) Niekamp in Linn.
He was united in marriage Aug. 24, 1968, to Evelyn Hamburg at St. George Catholic Church in Linn.
Bob was a 1959 graduate of Linn High School.
He and Evelyn purchased the family farm and raised cattle, hogs, and grain crops. Bob was also a photographer for over 45 years. He was a lifelong member of St. George Catholic Church in Linn, a member of the Osage County Pork Producers, Professional Photography Association, Osage Squares, and the Young Farmer’s Association; he was a past St. George School Board member and past president and member of St. George Parish Council, past member of the FFA advisory board, past 4-H leader and taught 12th grade CCD.
Bob enjoyed woodworking, painting, square dancing, playing Preference, camping and spending time with his children, and grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by parents, Raymond and Anna; and brother-in-law, Al Kremer.
He is survived by Evelyn, spouse of 51 years; sons, Kenneth Niekamp and his wife Tracy, Dennis Niekamp and his wife Cathy, all of Linn, and Gary Niekamp and his wife Kelly, of Wardsville; daughters, Paula Peters and her husband Scott, of Linn, Karen Crutchfield and her husband Richie, of Jefferson City, Diane Niekamp of Linn, Lisa Terry and her husband Curtis, of Loose Creek; grandchildren, Derek, Caleb and Logan Peters, Hailey Jo, Olivia and Clay Niekamp, Kaylee, Kristine and Mike Niekamp, Brady, Blake and Kinsey Niekamp, Dalton, Luke and Grayson Crutchfield, and Grace, Carter, and Jack Terry; sisters, Mary Ester Kremer of Loose Creek and Anna Mae and husband John Wilding, of Hermann; along with many nieces, nephews and friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held Tuesday, June 16, at St. George Catholic Church in Linn with Fr. Daniel Merz as the celebrant. Interment followed in the St. George Parish Cemetery. Memorial contributions suggested to the St. George Renovation Fund or to Masses.
Arrangements entrusted to Morton Chapel, Linn.
