Arlene M. Neuman

August 20, 1926 - July 31, 2020

Arlene Marie Neuman, 93, a lifelong resident of Beaver Dam, passed away on July 31, 2020 at Hillside Manor in Beaver Dam. Arlene was born on August 20, 1926 to Daniel and Marie (Hollnagel) Schepp in the town of Westford. She attended St. Stephens School and graduated from Beaver Dam High School in 1944. Arlene married her high school sweetheart, Francis J. “Butch” Neuman on July 20, 1948 and they were married for nearly 54 years until he passed away in 2002. Arlene began working outside the home at the age of 12 with a job at the AW Peterson family Root Beer Stand. After high school, she worked at Kraft Cheese and then soon began pursuing her dream of working in nursing. While caring for her elderly parents, she served as a dental assistant for Drs. A.W. and R.B. Schoenwetter for a few years and then moved into medical nursing. She worked at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Beaver Dam as a CNA caring mostly for elderly patients for about 10 years. She continued her nursing career by working at the Clearview Nursing Home Facility in Juneau as a CNA caring for elderly residents and later as the Central Supply Clerk. She retired from this facility in 2002 after working there for more than 37 years and maintained close friendships with many former coworkers for years after her retirement. Arlene valued staying busy, gardening and teaching her children and others about the value of work, humility, learning to be self-sufficient, and the importance of taking care of other people. She enjoyed cooking and baking. She hosted many holiday meals for her family and relatives and always prepared a wide variety of dishes so each person had one dish they liked. She began baking as a child and she continued to bake throughout most of her life. Her carrot cake (a secret recipe) became a favorite high bidding item at the Annual WBEV Children’s Radio-thon Dessert Auction. Baking cookies, cakes, dessert bars and tortes for her children, family and friends were her works of pride and joy. Each year, the Christmas season baking began in early November and often involved preparing thirty or more varieties of holiday cookies and candies most of which she gave away to family, relatives, friends, church and elderly people in the community or under her nursing care. Arlene was a faithful member of First Lutheran Evangelical Church in Beaver Dam. She served on the Altar Guild, Women of the Bible, Quilters Group, Prayer Chain, Blessed Bakers, Coffee Fellowship, Retiree Group and maintained her Beloved Prayer Garden. Her commitment to her Lutheran faith, as well as, the friendships and working relationships with other women in her church brought her much comfort and happiness. She is survived by six children: Chuck (Rhonda Fitzgerald) Neuman of Fox Lake; Randy (Shannon) Neuman of Waupun; Mary (Andrea Petersen) Neuman of Beaver Dam; Jean (Ken) Mack of Grafton; and Jenifer (Jay) Posick, of Merton; and Tim (Chris) Neuman of York, SC. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren, a daughter-in-law Cindy Neuman, other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her parents, her husband Francis J. “Butch” Neuman, her son Steven D. Neuman, and her 10 siblings. Private Memorial Services will be held for Arlene. Inurnment will be at St. Peter’s Cemetery in Beaver Dam. Memorial donations in Arlene’s name may be directed to First Ev. Lutheran Church, 311 W. Mackie Street, Beaver Dam, WI 53916. The family wishes to thank the nursing and support staff at the Hillside Manor for their kindness and care of Arlene since January 2017. The family also wishes to express their sincere gratitude to Carla Loeffler whose kindness, friendship, compassion and loving care brought so much comfort and joy to our Mom, Arlene, during the past five years of her life.

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Our deepest sympathies to the Neuman Family. Your Mom was one classy lady. I had so many great talks with her at Clearview, she was so proud of all of you. Hugs Teresa Haack

My heartfelt condolences Go out to the Neuman family. Arlene was a very thoughtful and generous person with her time. I will never forget all of the great treats she made available for all of us at WTI. Your write up was really nice and brought back some good memories. Very sorry for your loss.

Oh, how I loved your mom! Since 5th grade summer days with Jean in your backyard pool through recent years when I visited her at the Manor. She was so sweet and emanated gentle love. She always had a smile for me & a nice thing to say. You have our sincere condolences.

Thoughts are with all of you at this difficult time, many great memories of your mom.

Prayers and condolences to the whole Neuman family!
Your Mom was a wonderful woman!

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

Neuman family,

So many fond memories of Aunt Arlene and the time our families spent together. She will always hold a very dear place in my heart. She was so very kind and giving. I always got a chuckle when she would give my Dad a stern talking and he would listen! My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.

Dear Chuck and family It is hard to lose a love one but especially your mother. My prayers are with your entire family. Bob Kaul, Madison, WI

My sincerest sympathies to all the family. I didn't know Arlene very well, but I always saw her at First Lutheran. bringing in her baked goods for our dinners, etc. She was always busy. Rest in Peace, Arlene, and God bless your family.

Dear Chuck and Family
I am so sorry to hear of your mothers passing. I extend my heartfelt sympathies to your whole family and hope you can find comfort in your faith and friends.

I extend my deepest sympathies to the entire Neuman Family. I am honored and blessed to have known and to have spent time with Arlene. She was loved by all of us and she will be cherished in our memories forever. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

My sympathy to the entire Neuman family. Such wonderful memories I have babysitting the oldest 4 neuman boys. Arlene was a wonderful mom 2 all her children and best neighbor ever.

You are in my lthoughts during this difficult time. Please accept my sympathies. I remember coming to your house often in my childhood. Those are happy memories. She was a very special lady.

I had the pleasure of getting to know Arlene through First Lutheran Church. I so admired her energy and enthusiasm for whatever she was involved in! She made me smile! My sympathy to all of her family.

Dear Mary and Family, I am sending you my condolences and my happy thoughts at having known your mom, if only for a short time. She was blessed to have such a loving family! I will always remember her with fond memories!

So sorry for your loss. Your mom was a real gem! The obituary was a beautiful testament to who she was! Deepest condolences to the entire family.

To the Neuman Family, So sorry for the loss of your Mother. Thoughts and prayers are with you.

My deepest sympathy to the entire Neuman Family. Arlene was a wonderful person & neighbor. She will continue to live on in all the memories that you have of her.

Arlene was a very special lady and will be missed. I enjoyed getting to know her and some of the family members throughout the time I cared for her. My condolences to the family.

May you fly with the angels. I will see one day on the otherside. Look down on us time to time. I will forever miss you.

My deepest sympathy to Arlene's family. Arlene was a wonderful Christian lady always friendly to everyone in church, and a very hard worker.

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

Mary & Andrea - What a full and wonderful life Arlene had! We remember fondly the Christmas cookie stories that Mary would share with us at work. Our deepest sympathy to you both and the whole Neuman family.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.