Raymond Niewald

1927-2023

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Raymond Virgil Niewald, 95, of Bland, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at Stonebridge of Owensville.

He was born March 25, 1927, to August and Florence (Ritterbusch) Niewald in Owensville.

He was united in marriage to Gladys Naomi Jost, July 2, 1949, in Owensville.

Raymond served his country with the U.S. Army during World War II where he served in Italy. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Owensville VFW Post 6133 and Owensville Masonic Lodge 624. He was a former member of the Belle Lion’s Club and former supervisor at the local ASC office. He owned and operated a Standard Oil office for most of his working years. After retirement from there he moved to his farm outside of Owensville and pursued his passion for farming. He hauled cattle to the sale barn for people for many years. He enjoyed listening to country music and spending time with family, especially his grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by parents, August and Florence; wife, Gladys; and brothers, Harry and Herbert Niewald.

He is survived by daughters, Gail Baumann and husband Mark of Independence and Kris Martin and husband Scott of Kansas City; brother, Ervin Niewald of New Haven; grandchildren, Emily Howell and husband Chad of Blue Springs, Karri Baumann of Kansas City, Julie Brauch and husband Ethan of Battlefield, Douglas Martin of Overland Park, Kan., and Mallory Martin of Estero, Fla.; great-grandchildren, Ava, Grace and Lila Howell of Blue Springs and Adalynn Brauch of Battlefield; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Monday, March 6, at Gottenstroeter Funeral Home with Rev. Kevin Sullivan officiating. Burial was at Countryside Memorial Gardens with full military honors.

Arrangements entrusted to Gottenstroeter Funeral Home in Owensville.