Raymond Herman Niekamp

Raymond Herman Niekamp December 23, 1930 - April 30, 2013 Raymond Herman Niekamp of Waco passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2013. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 12:05 p.m., Friday, May 3, at St. Louis Catholic Church with the Rev. John Guzaldo as Celebrant. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 6:00 p.m., and Rosary service at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, May 2, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel. Raymond was born December 23, 1930, in Lott, TX, to John and Annie Renz Niekamp. He was an active member of the Knights of Columbus for 57 years, a Grand Knight and past Faithful Navigator and District Deputy of Council #1358. He worked for Central Texas Iron Works for 37 years and did ornamental iron at home. Raymond has been a lifelong Catholic and a member of St. Louis Catholic Church in Waco. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Mary and Ida; and brothers, Robert and Andrew. He is survived by his loving wife, Christine Niekamp of Waco; daughters, Ann Marie Darr and husband, Frank, of Round Rock, TX, and Cathy Niekamp of Waco; sons, John Niekamp of Austin, TX, and Virgil Niekamp of Hurst, TX; grandchildren, Kristen Niekamp, Ryan Niekamp, Kari Ann Darr and Lori Marie Darr; sisters, Dora Descoteaux, Irene Scroggins, and husband, James; brothers, Anton Niekamp and Alvin Niekamp and wife, Ella Mae; and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers are Knights of Columbus. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staffs and doctors of Providence Hospice, Regent Care, Hillcrest Hospital and Providence Hospital for their care and compassion during these difficult times. The family invites you to leave a message or memory in our "Memorial Guestbook" at www.WilkirsonHatchBailey.com.