Maurice O. Niehaus

Maurice Oliver Niehaus, age 92 of Saint Jacob, IL, died Friday, August 29, 2025, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL. He was born on Saturday, January 7, 1933, in Florissant, MO, the son of Clarence and Aldine (nee Wiese) Niehaus. On Saturday, February 27, 1965, he married Theresa Ann Niehaus (nee Strauss) at Florissant, MO, who passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2006. He was a member of Hope Lutheran Church. He was also a member of VFW Post 5694, American Legion Post 439, the Highland Senior Center and the Belleville Senior Center. Maurice was born in Florissant, Missouri. After he graduated from high school, he served in the US Army. After the military, he worked for a lumber company and then owned a small engine repair and saw sharpening business. Maurice had a vast collection of baseball caps and tools. He enjoyed gardening and lawn care. Maurice loved going to dances. His love of travel took him to many places, but Alaska and Hawaii were at the top of the list. In 2017, he was part of the Honor Flight that takes Veterans to Washington, DC, to visit memorials. Survivors include: Son - Wayne M. Niehaus, Troy, IL Daughter - Linda A. (William) Beuth, Saint Jacob, IL Grandchild - Amanda M. Beuth, Saint Jacob, IL Grandchild - Tyler W. Beuth, Saint Jacob, IL Great Grandchild - Cody Niehaus, Florissant, MO Great Grandchild - Kayli Niehaus, Florissant, MO He was preceded in death by: Wife - Theresa Ann Niehaus (nee Strauss), died 12/24/2006 Father - Clarence A. Niehaus, died 7/16/1987 Mother - Aldine Anna Niehaus (nee Wiese), died 5/29/2002 Grandchild - Christopher A. Schriewer Niehaus, died 12/28/2019 Sister - Delores Salings, died 12/11/2002 Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL. Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday, September 5, 2025, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL and from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Hope Lutheran Church in Highland, IL. Funeral Service will be at 10:00 AM on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Hope Lutheran Church in Highland, IL, with Rev. Scott Busacker, pastor, Hope Lutheran Church, officiating. Interment will be at Highland City Cemetery in Highland, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to Hope Lutheran Church.