Auglaize County, Ohio

History and Genealogy

Auglaize County Death Records

Last Name: Niemeyer

First Name: Benjamin

Father's Name: William Niemeyer

Mother's Maiden Name: Fredericka Vohs

Spouse's Name: Meta Stukenbrok

Death Date: Feb 29, 1976

Death Location: St. Marys, Auglaize County OH

Cause of Death:

Source: Wapakoneta Daily News

Additional: New Knoxville—Ben Niemeyer, 83, 306 S. Mill St., New Knoxville, died at 7:30 a.m. Sunday, February 29, in the Valley Nursing Home, St. Marys, of complications. He had been a resident of the nursing home for six weeks. Born February 26, 1893, southeast of New Knoxville, Auglaize County, he was the son of William and Fredericka (Vohs) Niemeyer. May 7, 1914 he married Meta Stukenbrok, who survives. Other survivors, besides his wife are: one daughter, Mrs. Norville (Joyce) Freymuth of Route 6, Wapakoneta and six grandchildren. Four brothers, three sisters and one grandchild preceded him in death. Mr. Niemeyer was a retired farmer and served as gatekeeper at Camp St. Marys since 1958. He was Sunday School superintendent for six years, Deacon for six years. Elder for six years and president of the Consistory for two years. He also served as Sunday School Teacher for a number of years. Mr. Niemeyer served three terms as Washington Township Trustee. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday from the First United Church of Christ in New Knoxville with the Reverend Gary J. Kwiatek officiating. Burial will be in Pilger Ruhe Cemetery, New Knoxville. Friends may call at the Vornholt Funeral Home, New Bremen, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday until 11 a.m. Wednesday when the body will be moved to the church to lie in state until time of services.



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