Jerome “Jerry” Anthony Neumann, 81, of Manitowoc, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2023 at his home.
Jerry was born July 28, 1941 to the late Paul and Adeline (Miller) Neumann. He was a 1959 graduate of Washington High School in Two Rivers. Jerry served his country in the United States Army. On October 1, 1966, he married the former Linda Lukes. Jerry worked for Mirro Company for 18 years and then became self employed cleaning carpets for several years, and spending the last 18 years prior to his retirement at the Manitowoc Public Library as a maintenance supervisor.
Jerry was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, where he volunteered numerous hours painting. Over the years he assisted in building five houses, including his own, he was always willing to lend a helping hand with any project and enjoyed polka dancing.
Jerry is survived by his loving wife, Linda; three sons: Steven (Rhonda) Neumann, Keith (Laura) Neumann, and Jon (Najla) Neumann; grandchildren: Malak, Thayne, Kade, Emjay, Bram, Madison, Jack, Madilyn, Harrison, Ean and Hannah; sisters: Joyce Hlinak and JoAnn (Peter) Bushmaker; brother-in-law: Dick (Rita) Lukes; and sisters-in-law: Ruth and Charlotte Lukes; he is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Jerry is preceded in death by his parents: Paul and Adeline Neumann; parents-in-law: Adolph and Esther Lukes; and brothers-in-law: Ivan (Jeanne) Lukes, Leo Lukes, Roy Lukes, Raymond Hlinak, and Ken Czekala.
A funeral service to celebrate Jerry’s life will be held on Friday, July 28, 2023 at 11:00 am St. Francis of Assisi Grand Site, 1416 Grand Avenue, with Rev. Doug LeCaptain officiating. Relatives and friends may greet the family on Friday, July 28, 2023 from 9:00 am to the start of service at 11:00 am.
Expressions of sympathy can be made to the family by visiting www.lakeshorefamilyfuneralhomes.com
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to St. Francis of Assisi building fund in Jerry’s memory.
Lakeshore Family Funeral Homes, Jens location, is assisting the family with arrangements.