George F. Niehues, 76, of Goff, KS, died early Saturday morning, March 27, 2004, at a Centralia care home.

He was born November 12, 1927, on a farm southeast of Kelly, the son of Bernard Sr. and Mary Knipper Niehues. He grew up there, attended St. Bede’s School and helped on the family farm. He was inducted into the U.S. Army in the early 1950s, serving as a cook stateside for about two years before returning to the farm.

George was a farmer and a stockman on the family homestead. He helped care for his elderly parents. His sisters, Anna and Erma, also lived and worked on the homestead. Anna preceded him in death on April 30, 2001, and Erma died February 12, 2004.

George was a member of St. Bede’s Church and the St. Joseph Society at the church in Kelly, and the Knights of Columbus #1769 in Seneca, where he was a member for over 50 years. He enjoyed restoring a John Deere tractor. His dog Fido was his constant companion.

Survivors are three brothers, Albert and Edwin Niehues, both of Goff, and Robert Niehues, Sr. of Seneca; five sisters, Sr. M. Richardis, O.S.B. of Atchison, Margaret Boeckman of Onaga, Antoinette Hermesch of Seneca, Josepha Altenhofen of Kelly and Evelyn Hutfles of Topeka.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Bernard “Ben” Niehues, Jr. and John J. Niehues; four sisters, Agnes Niehues (an infant), Alma Haverkamp, and Anna and Erma Niehues.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM Monday at St. Bede’s Church in Kelly. Burial will be in the church cemetery with military honors by the Seneca VFW and American Legion. Rosaries will be prayed at 2 & 7 PM Sunday at Lauer Funeral Home in Seneca.

Memorials may be given for St. Bede’s Cemetery, and sent in care of the family.