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Hilda F. Niekamp November 3, 1926 - February 13, 2022

Date of Funeral

February 17, 2022
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HILDA F. NIEKAMP, age 95,
of New Bremen, passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2022 at 9:45 P.M. at her residence outside of New Bremen. She was born on November 3, 1926 in Fort Recovery, Ohio, the daughter of the late Clement R. and Teresa M. (Rammel) Eckstein. She was baptized into Christ on November 6, 1926. On November 27, 1947 she married Cletus B. Niekamp who preceded her in death on June 20, 2015. Surviving are her children: Bob (Rita) Niekamp and Donna Pape, both of New Bremen, Lois (Tim) McKibans of Johns Creek, GA, Susie (Jeff) McCollum, Joe (Caryn) Niekamp, and Rick (Sue) Niekamp all of New Bremen; a daughter in-law Elaine (Todd) Meineke of Villa Hills, KY, nineteen grandchildren, forty-four great-grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren. Also left to cherish her memory are her siblings: Eugene (Joan) Eckstein of Coldwater, Irene Mowen of Coldwater, and Teresa (Bill) Bowersock of Spencerville. Along with her husband and parents, Hilda was preceded in death by two children Barbara Meiring and David Niekamp, a grandson Patrick Meiring, a son in-law Jim Pape, and her siblings: Lee, Herman, Clarence, and Clem Eckstein, Cleopha Brunswick, Margaret Benanzer, and Imelda Keller.

Hilda and Cletus were charter members of the Church of the Holy Redeemer in New Bremen where Hilda served the church community as a Sacristan and Eucharistic Minister at mass and to the homebound. She had also been active in the alter society, made baptismal cloths, mended vestments, and served on the funeral luncheon committee. Hilda was engaged in farming with Cletus and she took care of the household while raising their children. She found great joy in giving of her talents to others. Over the years, she made hundreds of handmade quilts, blankets, and pillows, each one made with love and gifted to loved ones.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, February 17, 2022 at 10:30 A.M. at the Church of the Holy Redeemer in New Bremen with Rev. Fr. Thomas Dorn and Deacon Mr. Greg Bornhorst officiating. The Mass will also be live-streamed on the church’s YouTube and Facebook pages. Interment will follow in the German Protestant Cemetery of New Bremen. Calling Hours will be held on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 from 3:00 until 7:00 P.M. at the Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home in New Bremen, and also from 9:30 unitl 10:30 A.M. at the church on Thursday. In lieu of flowers and gifts, memorial contributions in memory of Hilda can be made to the Grand Lake Hospice, New Bremen Emergency Squad, Holy Redeemer Memorial Fund, or the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. The Niekamp family is being assisted by the Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home in New Bremen, and online condolences to the family may be left at www.gilberghartwigfh.com.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, February 17, 2022 at 10:30 A.M. at the Church of the Holy Redeemer in New Bremen with Rev. Fr. Thomas Dorn and Deacon Mr. Greg Bornhorst officiating. Interment will follow in the German Protestant Cemetery of New Bremen. Calling Hours will be held on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 from 3:00 until 7:00 P.M. at the Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home in New Bremen, and also from 9:30 unitl 10:30 A.M. at the church on Thursday. In lieu of flowers and gifts, memorial contributions in memory of Hilda can be made to the Grand Lake Hospice, New Bremen Emergency Squad, Holy Redeemer Memorial Fund, or the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

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    Roger and Cheryl Barlage says

    Sending our sympathy and prayers to the Niekamp family.
    Sorry for your loss.

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    Denise Opperman says

    So sorry for your loss. Prayers
    Jeff and Denise Opperman

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    Bob and Carla Minnich says

    What a wonderful woman! I felt like I knew Hilda personally, although truly it was only through the eyes of her grandson, Mike Meiring. Every story he’d ever shared with me was one FELT with great love, respect, and admiration for a grandmother who helped to fill the spot of the loss of his mother.
    No greater gift than to give of oneself.💞
    Peace to all the Niekamp family.
    Bob and Carla Minnich

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    Scott & Martha Gregg says

    Dear Lois, thinking and praying for you and your whole family… 🙏🙏🙏 May our Precious Lord give you all His Peace and Strength to endure this sad time. And May your precious mom Rest In Peace. ✝️💟 All our Love ❤️ to you, Tim and the rest of your family. Scott & Martha

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    Susan Wissman says

    Hilda is loved by so many, may you all be blessed, she was a wonderful woman and I am sure you all have great memories. Cling to those memories. Love,
    Sue Wissman

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    Brenda Monroe (Heitkamp) says

    So sorry for the loss of your wonderful mother! MAY SHE REST IN PEACE. AMEN

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    Larry Gruebmeyer / Mesa, Az says

    Niekamp family, my condolences for the loss of your mother. I have wonderful memories of being Lock Two Road neighbors. My deepest sympathies.

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    James J. Scheer says

    My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Jim Scheer

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    Dean and Kate Hartwig says

    Our deepest sympathy to the Niekamp family, and to all who knew and loved her. What a wonderful legacy she has left to her entire family!

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    Shauna Davis says

    Prayers for you and yours as you grieve this tremendous loss in your family.

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    Sue Kramer says

    Beautiful lady! I remember her from making quilts for those in need. She got me interested in making them also. My sympathy to the family.

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    Jerry & Eileen Muhlenkamp says

    So sorry for your loss!

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    Betty Benanzer says

    It’s always sad to say the final good by to anyone who you’ve loved deeply and who loved you in return. Aunt Hilda was a kind and loving aunt to her many nieces and nephews. We will ALL miss her. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time of saying “good by” to your dear mom.

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    walt schmitmeyer says

    To the Family
    We Share your Sorrow

    Walt and Ermie Schmitmeyer

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    Keila Leiss says

    When we cry in pain God’s heart breaks for us, but His heart bursts with Love for His child who returns home to Him.
    Love & prayers to Hilda’s family

    Keila, Cindy & Vickie Leiss

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