Harold Niekamp

Flood Watch issued September 20 at 1:07PM EDT until September 21 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Indiana, including the following counties, Dearborn, Fayette, Franklin, Ripley, Union and Wayne and Ohio, including the following counties, Adams, Auglaize, Brown, Butler, Champaign, Clark, Clermont, Clinton, Darke, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hamilton, Hardin, Highland, Hocking, Licking, Logan, Madison, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Pickaway, Pike, Preble, Ross, Scioto, Shelby, Union and Warren.
* WHEN...From 7 PM EDT this evening through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Showers and thunderstorms producing heavy rain will impact the area overnight. Rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches are expected with locally higher amounts. The heavy rain combined with saturated ground will lead to potential flash flooding.

Flood Warning issued September 20 at 1:05PM EDT until September 21 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

...Forecast flooding changed to Minor severity and increased in duration for the following rivers...
St. Marys River at Rockford.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...St. Marys River at Rockford.
* WHEN...Until Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, State Route 117 near Route 118 north of Rockford is water-covered and closed.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:40 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 13.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.0 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.

Monday, April 3rd, 2023

Harold Niekamp

Harold W. Niekamp, age 79 of Minster, Ohio passed peacefully from brain cancer on Saturday April 1, 2023 at his home.

He was born October 13, 1943 in St. Henry, Ohio to the late Roman and Alvira Osterholt Niekamp. On October 24, 1964 he married Nancy DeMange Niekamp at St. Nicholas Church in Osgood, OH.

Besides Nancy, he is survived by children: Kimberly (Ian) Schultz, Minster OH, Kelly (Joyce) Niekamp, Dublin OH, Christopher (Rebecca) Niekamp, Minster OH, Curtis (Sherri) Niekamp, Dublin OH, Carrie (Jonathan) Bauer, Dublin OH and 17 grandchildren. His is also survived by siblings include Floyd (deceased) & (Mary Ellen Bruggeman) Niekamp and Roger (Patricia, deceased) Niekamp & Becky. Harolds in-laws include Carl (deceased) (Diana) DeMange of Versailles, Betty (Bob, deceased) Poeppelman of Osgood, Marjorie (Paul) Bruey of Yorkshire, Joan DeMange of Versailles, Ed (Sue) DeMange of North Star, Marilyn (Jerry deceased) Bensman of Versailles, Ernie (Diane) DeMange of Yorkshire, Leroy (Ann) DeMange of Yorkshire, Roger (Kris) DeMange of St. Henry, Rick (Marge) DeMange of Osgood, Elaine (Ron) Marshall of Versailles, Theresa (Bob) Hemmelgarn of North Star and Ken (Angie) DeMange of Versailles Glenna Ruth, very special family friend, along with numerous nieces and nephews, uncles, aunts and cousins.

Harold loved to spend time with his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed working on the farm, arranging a large garden, camping, and traveling. Harold was always serving others. Whether it was craftsmanship, Oktoberfest 10k, caroling, or supporting the DeMange band, he was always helping solve problems.

Harold was an active member of St. Augustine Church, serving as a Eucharistic Minister, Maintenance Committee, Finance Committee, Resurrection Choir and with youth ministry including pX Games. Harold spent his career as an IT (Information Technology) Manager for 38 years at Minster Machine and 15 years at Duvall & Associates in Dayton, OH.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 2:00 PM. Wednesday, April 5 at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster. Burial will follow at St. Augustine Cemetery, Minster.

Friends may call at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Minster on Tuesday, April 4 from 2:00 to 8:00 PM and from 1:00 to 2:00 PM. on Wednesday. Condolences may be left at www.hogenkampfh.com.

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