Obituary of Louis W. Neumann

Louis W. Neumann, age 80 of Lewiston, died Sunday October 18, 2009 in Our Lady of Peace Nursing Residence in Lewiston, after a lengthy illness. Louis was born May 17, 1929 in Wilson, the son of the late Martin R. and Rose A. (Kneeple) Neumann. He was a 1948 graduate of Wilson High School and had lived in Wilson until moving to Lewiston 3 years ago. Louis was a Korean War Veteran serving in the U.S. Air Force from 1950 to his honorable discharge in 1954. He retired from E.I. DuPont Co., in Niagara Falls in 1995 where he was employed as a Millwright for 15 years. Previous to that he worked as a Millwright at Carborundum Co. for several years. Louis married Carolyn J. (Madey) Barnett Neumann on May 31, 1974. Louis was a member of the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Niagara Falls and a member of the American Legion O. Leo Curtiss Post # 830 in Ransomville. He loved woodworking, fishing and golfing. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn; his daughters, Tammy (Craig) Lymburner of Lewiston, Jayne (Ronald) Held, Nancy Smith, and Kirstin (William) Neumann-Faery; a sister, Jean Schultz of Arizona; two brothers, Paul (Ruth) Neuman of Virginia Beach, VA and Bruce (June) Neuman of Greensburg, PA; three grandchildren, Jeremy Lymburner of Fishkill, NY, Alesha Lymburner of Binghamton, NY, and Candice Lymburner of Lewiston. Also survived by 6 other grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Friends may call at HARDISON FUNERAL HOME, N. Fourth & Ridge Streets, Lewiston on Thursday from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 PM. Funeral Services will be held Friday, October 23, at 11:00 AM in the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1010 Michigan Ave., (corner of Tenth & Michigan) Niagara Falls, with the Rev. Thomas Mason officiating. (Please assemble at Church) Burial will follow in North Ridge Cemetery, Church Rd. Town of Cambria. Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Assoc. Of WNY, 2805 Wherle Dr. Suite 6, Williamsville, NY 14221-7380