Harvey Henry Niedermeyer was born September 13, 1917, to Herman & Anna (Damme) Niedermeyer on a farm near Cook, NE. He was baptized October 28, 1917 by Rev. J. Abele and confirmed March 25, 1932 by Rev. J.M. Hertel. His memory verse was John 3:5 "Varily, varily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the Kingdom of God."
He was married to Wilma Schacht, November 1, 1968, at the Osage Church by Rev. F. Kruse. Harvey is survived by his wife Wilma, step children Eleanor Kraenow & husband Robert, Ray Schacht & wife Sonja, Marlene Hupka & husband Michael; 5 Step grandchildren & 11 step great grandchildren, also surviving are nephews Robert Niedermeyer & wife Debbie & family and Randy Niedermeyer, brother-in-law John Staack & wife Mary and sister-in-law Etta McCammon & husband James.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Ralph & his wife Ruth Niedermeyer and brother-in-law Glen & wife Jane Staack, sister-in-law Eunice Edwards.
Harvey farmed and was custodian of the Talmage School for 14 years. He was a lifetime member of Osage Church, where he taught Sunday School for many years including each of his 3 step children. He was on the Church Board, sang in the choir and a member of the men's brotherhood. He was on the Cook Town Board and Cook Fire Department, for many years.
Harvey enjoyed reading, watching TV, playing cards, visiting and yard work. He and Wilma enjoyed many vacations together including Hawaii & Germany. They also attended many Nebraska Basketball Games, including a tournament game in New York City.
Funeral Services will be Friday, July 9, 2010, at 2:00 P.M. at St. Paul's United Church of Christ, (Osage), rural Cook, Nebraska, with burial in the Church Cemetery. Family suggest Memorials to the St. Paul's United Church of Christ (Osage).
Visitation will be Thursday, July 8, 2010 from 9 A.M. until 9 P.M. with the family greeting friends from 6:30 until 8:00 P.M. all at the Funeral Home.
Fusselman Allen Harvey Funeral Home, Syracuse, Nebraska 269-2441