Anton “Tony” Lewis Niekamp, 72, of Waco, passed away Monday, January 18, 2021. Graveside service will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 22, 2021 at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Thursday, January 21, 2021 at the funeral home.
Tony was born on February 16, 1948 to Anton John and Ida Mae (Peters) Niekamp in Waco, Texas. He was a longtime resident of Waco. He graduated from University High School in 1966. Tony served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He worked with the VA Hospital from 2007- 2012. Tony enjoyed cooking, traveling, gambling, play computer games and taking cruises. He was a member of the VFW Post 2148 in Waco.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Robert Niekamp.
Survivors include his sisters, Mary Williams and husband, Robert of Speegleville, Rita Niekamp of Waco, and Donna Niekamp of Waco; nephew, Joshua Williams and wife, Kristy of Waco; great-niece, Cindel Williams, great-nephew, Rylan Williams.
The family would like to thank the staff from Ridgecrest Assisted Living Facility and Interim Hospice for the care given to Tony.
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