Ruben C. Neumann, 96, of Beaver Dam passed away on Friday, June 21, 2024 at Eagles Wings Assisted Living in Beaver Dam.
Ruben was born on his family’s homestead on December 13, 1927 to Charles and Melinda (Luedtke) Neumann. In 1954, he was married to Eldine Laabs. He was later married to Arlene Zimmel Wetzel on November 21, 1970. She preceded him in death in 1993. Afterwards, he was married to Eleanor Jahnke Lind on August 13, 1994. She preceded him in death in 2019. Ruben was a lifelong farmer in the township of Trenton. He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Fox Lake. Ruben was a loving dad and grandfather to all his family.
Ruben is survived by his children: Karen (Kent) Callies, Laurie (Gülkan) Bőke, and Gary Neumann; stepchildren: Marlene (Wayne) Neuman, Barbara (Rev. Jon) Tesch, Allen (Lois) Wetzel, Kenneth (Tammy) Lind, Robert (Kathy) Lind, David Lind, and Barbara (David) Schroeder; 16 grandchildren: Melissa Moser, Joshua (Heather) Callies, Cheyenne Neumann, Cody Neumann, Hailey Neumann, Stephanie (Bret) Lichtenwald, Rev. Steven (Sarah) Neuman, Scott (Jamie) Neuman, Brian (Kendra) Wetzel, Jonathan (Jamie) Tesch, Katherine Tesch, Lucas (Annika) Tesch, Marcus Tesch, Josiah (Danae) Tesch, Christina (Dylan) Smith, and Emily Tesch ; 4 step grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; 18 step great grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild; as well as nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three wives; son Dennis; and siblings: Orvin, Regina, Lloyd and two sisters in infancy.
A visitation will be held at the Koepsell-Murray Funeral Home in Beaver Dam on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. A visitation will also be held at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Fox Lake on Wednesday, June 26th from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11 a.m. Rev. Bryan Prell will officiate. Interment will take place at Highland Memory Gardens, township of Trenton.