Roland Walter “Red” Neumann, 96, of Largo passed away May 30th, 2013.
Red was born in Peshtigo Wisconsin on March 1, 1917 to Walter Neumann and Frieda Weber Neumann. He attended Peshtigo schools and worked as a painter at the Thompson Boat Factory prior to entering the Navy in World War II. His service was in the Asiatic Pacific Theatre as a Pharmacist’s Mate 1st Class.
Following the war, Red worked at the Cholette Hotel Lounge in Peshtigo for several years before becoming the proprietor of Ye Olde Oake Tavern on Dunlap Square in Marinette. In 1975, he retired and moved to Cape Coral Florida, later to Saint Petersburg, and finally, to Largo Florida. He enjoyed automobile trips and visiting the sights of Florida, boating, cooking and baking, and watching his favorite baseball teams, the Cubs, the Braves and the Rays.
Red was a proud Life-Member of the VFW, Amvets, 40 et 8, and Marinette Elks Club. He was also a long-time member of the American Legion and the Cape Coral German-American Club.
He was married to Helen May Scheinert when his sons, Steven and Kurt were born in Peshtigo. Later, he married Jayne Diesing and moved to Menominee.
Survivors include his sons, Kurt (Candy) Neumann of Crystal Lake, IL; Steven (Rose) Neumann of Algonquin, IL; brother Richard Neumann, Marinette; grandchildren Stephanie Christy, Megan Masanz, Jason Neumann, and Patrick Neumann; 6 great-grandchildren; niece Chris Dumke and nephew Rick Neumann; and step-daughters Gretchen Diesing Lyckberg, Susan Diesing Doetsch, Deborah Diesing, and Tamara Diesing.
His wives, his grandson, Timothy Neumann, and his sister-in-law, Betty Neumann, preceded him in death.
We love ya Dad
Hi from Marge & Rodger Eklund from Peshtigo, Wis. Marge & Rodger went to school with Red & Dick & Betty. They were all very good friends. Frieda, Dick & Red’s mother used to work at the Eklund Convalescent Home in Peshtigo which was owned by Rodger Eklund & his mother, Elizabeth Eklund. In later years, Marge & Rodger Eklund connected with Red & Jane in Ft. Myers & Cape Coral, Florida. They had lots of parties together where many drinks were served & enjoyed. They all knew how to have fun! Marge & Rodger Eklund now live at Rennes Nursing Home in Peshtigo. They are both doing pretty well. We saw Dick a couple of weeks ago at Betty’s funeral. He looks good. The writer of this message is Judy Eklund Michalski. Our sympathies to all of you.
Very fortunate to have Grandpa Red in our lives. Thanks for marrying grandma so we could all be around.