George F. Niehues

George F. Niehues, 76, Goff, died early Saturday morning, March 27, 2004, at a Centralia care home.
     He was born November 12, 1927, on a farm southeast of Kelly, the son of Bernard Sr. and Mary Knipper Niehues. He grew up there, attended St. Bede’s School and helped on the family farm. He was inducted into the U.S. Army in the early 1950s, serving as a cook stateside for about two years before returning to the farm.
    George was a farmer and a stockman on the family homestead. He helped care for his elderly parents. His sisters, Anna and Erma, also lived and worked on the homestead. Anna preceded him in death on April 30, 2001, and Erma died February 12, 2004.
    George was a member of St. Bede’s Church at Kelly, the St. Joseph Society, and the Knights of Columbus #1769 at Seneca, where he was a member for over 50 years. He enjoyed restoring a John Deere tractor. His dog, Fido, was his constant companion.
    Survivors are three brothers, Albert Niehues and Edwin Niehues, both of Goff, and Robert Niehues of Seneca; five sisters, Sr. M. Richardis, O.S.B. of Atchison, Margaret Boeckman of Onaga, Antoinette Hermesch of Seneca, Josepha Altenhofen of Kelly and Evelyn Hutfles of Topeka.
    He was preceded in death by two brothers, Bernard “Ben” Niehues, Jr. and John J. Niehues; four sisters, Agnes Niehues, an infant, Alma Haverkamp, Anna and Erma.
    Mass of Christian burial will be 10:30 A.M. Monday at St. Bede’s Church in Kelly. Burial will be in the church cemetery with military honors by the Seneca VFW and American Legion. The rosary will be prayed at 2 and 7 P.M. Sunday at Lauer Funeral Home in Seneca.
    Memorials may be given for St. Bede’s Cemetery, and sent in care of the family.