Arthur Merle Neuman
February 10, 1926 ~ January 11, 2018 (age 91) 91 Years OldShare using:
Arthur Merle Neuman died peacefully in Lino Lakes Assisted Living on January 11, 2018 at the age of 91.
Merle is survived by his wife June, children Benita (Gerry) Platzke, John (Paula) Neuman and Pam (Pete) Ranta, sibling Jane (Don) Johnson, grandchildren David (Cathy), Chad (Jacy), Geoffrey (Nikki), Ryan (Michelle), Jesse (Stephanie), Evan (Andrea), Garrett, Alexandra, Jon & Michael, great grandchildren Joey, Teddy, Henry, Sadie, Ani, Evi, Andi, Mason, Isak, Gerry, Walter, Emmett and Jack.
He was preceded in death by sons Daryl & Gary, parents Art & Evelyn Neuman & brother-in-law John Reitz.
Merle was born on February 10, 1926 in Sleepy Hollow, MI to Art & Evelyn Neuman. He graduated from Ewen schools in 1944 and went immediately into the Army. He married June Hopp in 1950 and they made their home in Paulding, MI for the next 67 years, moving just recently to Lino Lakes, MN to be near family.
Past jobs included long time mechanic at A & A Hardware & Miller Auto. He retired as a bus driver for the ETC Schools and ran his own business, Automotive MD along with his son Daryl for many years. After retiring, he continued working in his garage and helping out the local people of Paulding or anyone who happened to stop by that needed a helping hand or wanted to share coffee.
A funeral service is scheduled for 4:00 pm on Sunday January 14th with visitation beginninig at 2:30 at the Cane Funeral Home in Bruce Crossing with Pastor Ted Trudgeon officiating.
Condolences can be sent to: June Neuman, 4965 173 Ave. NE, Ham Lake, MN 55304.
The family would like to thank Allina Home Health and Hospice and the staff at the Lino Lakes Assisted Living for their wonderful care.
