Cletus L. Nietfeld, 70, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 24, 2021, at his home.

He was born on August 8, 1950, in Celina, Ohio, to the late Aloys and Leona (Muhlenkamp) Nietfeld.

Clete is survived by his children, Jeff (Linda) Nietfeld and Sandy (Rob) Kaiser, all of Fort Recovery; his grandchildren, Kyle (Kayla) Nietfeld, Jenessa (Corbin) Huftel, Ashley (David) Lennartz, Kelly (Seth) Muhlenkamp, Calvin Kaiser, and Nicole (Mitch) Vagedes; his 11 great grandchildren, with one on the way; his siblings, Joe (Dellie) Nietfeld, Mary Studer, Bernie (Bob) Muhlenkamp, Bert Brackman, Margie (Leonard) Kregel, Marce (Judy) Nietfeld, and Frank (Betty) Nietfeld; and his in-laws, Jim Steinlage, Jim (Jane) Rammel, Bonnie Rammel, Diane Uhlenhake, Dave (Kim) Rammel, and Roger (Marilyn) Rammel.

In addition to his parents, Clete was preceded in death by his wife, Bernice (Rammel) Nietfeld, who passed away on September 11, 2012; his brothers-in-law, Vince Studer and Harold Brackman; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Julian and Edna (Weitzel) Rammel; and his in-laws, Helen Steinlage, Ralph Rammel, and Jim Uhlenhake.

Clete worked for J&M Manufacturing in Fort Recovery for many years. He was an active member of the Ohio Progressive Sportsman Club, where he enjoyed being with the guys and playing cards. In his free time, Clete liked going fishing, traveling with his beautiful wife, and farming with his family and friends.

A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church, with Father Christian Cone-Lombarte officiating. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.

Guests may visit with Clete's family on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, from 3:00 PM until 7:00 PM and again on Wednesday from 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM at Brockman Boeckman Funeral Home in Fort Recovery.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Cancer Association of Mercer County, P.O. Box 624, Celina, Ohio 45822.

Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.brockmanboeckmanfh.com.