Anton G. Niekamp, 88, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 31, 2013. Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m., Friday, January 3, 2014, at Adams Funeral Home with a Holy Rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. A Mass of the Resurrection will be Saturday, January 4 at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church with interment to follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Lott, Texas. Father John Kelley will officiate at all services.
Anton was born in Lott, Texas, to the late John Henry and Annie Matilda Rentz Niekamp. He attended Marlin High School and was drafted out of the 11th grade to serve in the United States Army during World War II. In his service to his country, he earned a Purple Heart, Bronze Star and was honorably discharged in 1946. After serving in the military he worked at Falstaff Brewery and then at Hammond Machinery for 35 years. Anton enjoyed farming and that is what he pursued later in life. He was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church for over 75 years. He was also a lifetime member of the American Legion and the VFW.
Anton was preceded in death by his brothers: Robert Niekamp, Andrew Niekamp, and Raymond Niekamp; and sisters, Ida Niekamp and Mary Lynton.
Anton is survived by his brother, Alvin Niekamp and wife, Ella Mae; sisters, Dorothy Descoteaux, and Irene Scroggins and husband, James; numerous nieces and nephews, as well as many dear friends and neighbors that cared deeply for him.
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Anton was born in Lott, Texas, to the late John Henry and Annie Matilda Rentz Niekamp. He attended Marlin High School and was drafted out of the 11th grade to serve in the United States Army during World War II. In his service to his country, he earned a Purple Heart, Bronze Star and was honorably discharged in 1946. After serving in the military he worked at Falstaff Brewery and then at Hammond Machinery for 35 years. Anton enjoyed farming and that is what he pursued later in life. He was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church for over 75 years. He was also a lifetime member of the American Legion and the VFW.
Anton was preceded in death by his brothers: Robert Niekamp, Andrew Niekamp, and Raymond Niekamp; and sisters, Ida Niekamp and Mary Lynton.
Anton is survived by his brother, Alvin Niekamp and wife, Ella Mae; sisters, Dorothy Descoteaux, and Irene Scroggins and husband, James; numerous nieces and nephews, as well as many dear friends and neighbors that cared deeply for him.
Waco Tribune-Herald: 1/2/2014...H14
Anton G. Niekamp, 88, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 31, 2013. Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m., Friday, January 3, 2014, at Adams Funeral Home with a Holy Rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. A Mass of the Resurrection will be Saturday, January 4 at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church with interment to follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Lott, Texas. Father John Kelley will officiate at all services.
Anton was born in Lott, Texas, to the late John Henry and Annie Matilda Rentz Niekamp. He attended Marlin High School and was drafted out of the 11th grade to serve in the United States Army during World War II. In his service to his country, he earned a Purple Heart, Bronze Star and was honorably discharged in 1946. After serving in the military he worked at Falstaff Brewery and then at Hammond Machinery for 35 years. Anton enjoyed farming and that is what he pursued later in life. He was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church for over 75 years. He was also a lifetime member of the American Legion and the VFW.
Anton was preceded in death by his brothers: Robert Niekamp, Andrew Niekamp, and Raymond Niekamp; and sisters, Ida Niekamp and Mary Lynton.
Anton is survived by his brother, Alvin Niekamp and wife, Ella Mae; sisters, Dorothy Descoteaux, and Irene Scroggins and husband, James; numerous nieces and nephews, as well as many dear friends and neighbors that cared deeply for him.
Waco Tribune-Herald: 1/2/2014...H14
Anton was born in Lott, Texas, to the late John Henry and Annie Matilda Rentz Niekamp. He attended Marlin High School and was drafted out of the 11th grade to serve in the United States Army during World War II. In his service to his country, he earned a Purple Heart, Bronze Star and was honorably discharged in 1946. After serving in the military he worked at Falstaff Brewery and then at Hammond Machinery for 35 years. Anton enjoyed farming and that is what he pursued later in life. He was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church for over 75 years. He was also a lifetime member of the American Legion and the VFW.
Anton was preceded in death by his brothers: Robert Niekamp, Andrew Niekamp, and Raymond Niekamp; and sisters, Ida Niekamp and Mary Lynton.
Anton is survived by his brother, Alvin Niekamp and wife, Ella Mae; sisters, Dorothy Descoteaux, and Irene Scroggins and husband, James; numerous nieces and nephews, as well as many dear friends and neighbors that cared deeply for him.
Waco Tribune-Herald: 1/2/2014...H14
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