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Joseph Niese Obituary
Joseph "Joe" Niese, 82, of Ottawa, passed away at 6:20 a.m. Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, at Meadows of Ottawa.
He was born Jan. 21, 1940, in Leipsic, to the late Norbert and Florence (Kleman) Niese. He married Joann Nienberg on Oct. 11, 1991, and she preceded him in death April 17, 2017.
Joe is survived by three sisters, Betty Recker of Glandorf, Leoma (Harold) Balbaugh of Miller City, and Agnes (Bob) Maag of Glandorf; and brother, Virgil (Margaret) Niese of Leipsic.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Richard (Eileen) Niese; sister, Margaret "Maggie" (Bill) Warnecke; and brother-in-law, Don Recker.
Joe worked at Allied Agry, Leipsic, for 49 years. He was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Ottawa. Joe was a veteran, serving in U.S. National Guard. He was also a member of Ottawa K of C, Leipsic American Legion, and Leipsic Eagles.
Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022, at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church with Fr. Scott Kramer officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery with military rites by Leipsic American Legion. Visitation will be 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022, with a scripture service at 7:50 p.m. at LOVE FUNERAL HOME, Ottawa.
Memorial donations may be made to Putnam County Hospice or charity of the donor's choice.
Condolences may be expressed at www.lovefuneralhome.com.
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