Roger Niekamp

Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 2:18PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio, until midnight EDT tonight.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires will adversely impact air quality today. The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency expects the Air Quality Index to be in the 'unhealthy' range.
For additional information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's website at epa.ohio.gov.

Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 12:09PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

Temperatures continue climb into the upper 80s to lower 90s today. This will combine with a humid airmass to produce heat indicies in the 95 to 100 degree range this afternoon.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening.

Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 10:53AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 9:21AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 12:23AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio, through midnight EDT tonight.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires will adversely impact air quality. The Agency expects the Air Quality Index to be in the 'unhealthy for sensitive groups' range.
For additional actions and information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's web site at epa.ohio.gov.

Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 12:16AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio, from 7 AM Thursday to midnight EDT tonight.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires will adversely impact air quality. The Agency expects the Air Quality Index to be in the 'unhealthy for sensitive groups' range.
For additional actions and information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's web site at epa.ohio.gov.

Air Quality Alert issued July 15 at 9:35PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio, from 7 AM Thursday to midnight EDT Thursday night.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires will adversely impact air quality. The Agency expects the Air Quality Index to be in the 'unhealthy for sensitive groups' range.
For additional actions and information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's web site at epa.ohio.gov.

Saturday, May 9th, 2026

Roger Niekamp

Roger R. Niekamp age 85 of St. Henry, Ohio, and of Winterhaven, Florida, passed away early Tuesday morning, May 5, 2026, at his Florida home. He was born on June 19, 1940, in St. Henry, to the late Roman & Alvira (Osterholt) Niekamp. On October 7, 1961, he married Patricia (Bruns) Niekamp. Roger and Pat were married for 45 years until her passing on January 5, 2007. Roger found love again and married his wife Rebecca "Becky" (Bruns) Niemeyer on September 4, 2009. Becky survives at their homes in St. Henry and Winter Haven, FL.

Roger is also survived by children: Lisa & Frank Urwin and Scott Niekamp, all of St. Henry and stepchildren Matthew & Janine Niemeyer, and Rachel Niemeyer-Diemel & Aaron Diemel, and grandchildren: Brittany Urwin-Hass & Michael Hass, Brianne Urwin, Kyler Niekamp, and Connor Niemeyer. Roger is also survived by in-laws: Mary Ellen Niekamp, Nancy Niekamp, Kenneth & Virginia Bruns, Bonita & Terry Neff, and Gary & Halinka Bruns.

In addition to his parents and first wife, Roger is preceded in death by two brothers, Floyd Niekamp and Harold Niekamp.

Roger graduated from St. Henry High School and went on to serve his country for 8 years in the Army National Guard. Returning home he went to work at the former New Idea AGCO factory in Coldwater and was there for 53 years. Roger loved horses and was a member of the Ohio Western Horse Show Association and the Moonwalkers Camping Group. He enjoyed the simple pleasures in life like driving his big red pick-up truck, riding his horse, and making hay. Roger was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church, and he enjoyed spending time with his family.

A Mass of Christian Burial held at 10:30 am on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at St. Henry Catholic Church in St. Henry. Following the funeral mass, burial with full military honors will take place in the St. Henry Cemetery. Friends and family may call from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Tuesday, May 12, or from 9:00 am to 10:00 am on Wednesday, May 13, at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home in St. Henry.

Anyone wishing to honor Roger's memory could consider doing so by donating to Good Shepherd Hospice, 450 Arneson Ave. Auburndale, FL 33823, or Friends of the Sarnelli House P.O. Box 88234 Milwaukee, WI 53288-0234.

Condolences for the family may be expressed online at hogenkampfh.com.

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