Elmer
Elmer E Neumann
d. October 28, 2013
He was born on March 9, 1919 to Henry and Elsie (Lawrenz) Neumann in Whitewater
Township, Winona County. Elmer grew up and lived on the family farm in rural
Plainview that was homesteaded by his grandfather Franz Neumann and obtained
Century farm recognition. He attended country school, Immanuel Lutheran School and
Plainview High School.
On October 8, 1949, Elmer married Le Etta Schulz at Immanuel Lutheran Church in
Plainview. They celebrated 64 years together this month. Elmer and Le Etta moved into
Plainview in 1988.
Elmer was a life long member of Immanuel Lutheran church where he served in various
offices. He was a steward of the land and was recognized for conservation efforts in the
50’s and 60’s. He served on the Whitewater Township board. He enjoyed wood carving
and would spend countless hours perfecting his craft.
Elmer is survived by his wife, Le Etta of Plainview, children; Tom (Roxann) Neumann of
Plainview, Dorie (Mark) Oja of Redwood Falls, grandchildren; Jessica (Damian) Krier of
Plainview, Amanda Rabehl of Elgin, Vickie (Mike) Biehn of Cleveland, MN, Vincent
(Pam) Neumann of Plainview, Matt (Katie) Oja of San Antonio, TX, Jon Oja and friend
Amber Ooley of Duluth, great-grandchildren; Ethan Neumann, Kylee Kruger, Amelia,
Destinee, Mikenzie and Courtney Krier.
He was preceded in death by his parents, 1 son Gary Neumann, 1 grandson Jared
Neumann, siblings, George Neumann, Delores Mussell, Dorothy Arko, and Henry (Bud)
Neumann Jr.
Funeral Service is Thursday 11 a.m. October 31, 2013, at Immanuel Lutheran Church
in Plainview with Rev. Scott Hirssig officiating. Burial is at the Greenwood Cemetery in
Plainview. Visitation is Wednesday, 5-8 p.m. at the Schad & Zabel Funeral Home in
Plainview and 1 hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday.
Schad & Zabel Funeral Home in Plainview is in charge of the arrangements. www.
schadandzabelfuneralhomes.com
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