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William "Bill" D. Neuhaus

Jun 7, 1938 – Nov 23, 2024

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A Celebration of Life will be held in the funeral home on Saturday, December 14th at 4:00 p.m. Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. until the time of the service.

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William “Bill” Neuhaus, 86, of Paris Township, passed away at his residence on Saturday, November 23, 2024. He was born in Kenosha on June 7, 1938, the son of the late William F. and Dora (nee: Deitrich) Neuhaus.

Bill graduated from Salem-Central High School, Class of ’56. On June 23, 1963, he was united in marriage to Mary Jane Slagoski. Bill had been employed by Western Publishing Co. for over 38 years. He also farmed the family farm for many years.

Bill was a proud member of UAW Local #1007, where he served as board member, vice president and president. For over ten years he served on the Wisconsin Farmers Union Board. Bill was a longtime board member for the Great Lakes Union Board as well as the Wisconsin Environmental Board. In his younger days Bill enjoyed racing stock cars at the Wilmot Speedway.

Surviving are his loving wife, Mary Jane; their children, Mark (Gloria) Neuhaus, of Westby, WI, Chris (Susan) Neuhaus, of Kenosha, Kathy (Tim) Jones, of Silver Lake, WI; eleven grandchildren, Brent (Bridget) Neuhaus, Jennifer (Vincent) Mailey, Amber, Amanda (David) Fochs, Christina Neuhaus, Gretchen Neuhaus, Kurt Neuhaus, Jake (Lilli) King, Elizabeth Jones, Gwen Neuhaus, Sabrina Neuhaus; eight great grandchildren; and his nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his son Todd; sister, Betty Bailey; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Sandy and Wayne Meredith.

 

Guestbook Entries

  1. Jim 'DOC' Poplawski says

    Deepest Sympathy on your loss. I worked with Bill as a proud UAW Member many times. Conscientious & caring he always was cheerful. He had more loyalty to the CASE brand than many of the CASE management I worked with over the years.

    Jim ‘DOC’ Poplawski, Chairman, UAW Local 180 Retirees

  2. Lois Doerflinger Mazur says

    My sympathy to your family. I went to high school with Bill, very nice man. I graduated in 1955. He was lots of fun.

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Thank you for an exceptional service for our mother – Juan Munoz

My siblings and I recently had the unfortunate experience of having to plan a funeral for our beloved mother – Juana Munoz. During this difficult time, we were fortunate enough to come across a funeral home that truly went above and beyond what was expected. Their attention to detail and dedication to ensuring our comfort and safety throughout the entire process was truly remarkable.

From the moment we stepped foot into the funeral home, we were greeted with warmth and compassion. The staff members, but specifically Mark was incredibly understanding and empathetic, making us feel at ease during such a challenging time. Mark took the time to listen to our needs and wishes, and his guidance and support were invaluable.

One aspect that truly stood out was Mark’s meticulous attention to detail. He paid close attention to every aspect of the funeral arrangements, ensuring that nothing was overlooked. From the floral arrangements to the music selection, every detail was carefully considered and executed flawlessly. Mark even noticed that the temperature in the room was getting warm and promptly adjusted it to ensure our comfort.

What impressed me the most was their commitment to our safety. Mark and his team took every precaution to ensure that our family and guests were protected throughout the entire process. From the funeral home to the cemetery, Mark made sure that all safety measures were in place, including providing hand sanitizers, and even arranging for additional staff members to assist with crowd control.

Furthermore, Mark’s professionalism and organization was evident in every aspect of the funeral service. He coordinated seamlessly with the cemetery staff, ensuring a smooth transition from the funeral home to the final resting place. Their attention to detail and commitment to excellence truly made a difference in our overall experience.

In addition to their exceptional service, the funeral home also provided us with resources and support beyond the funeral itself. They offered grief counseling services and connected us with local support groups, which proved to be invaluable during our grieving process.

Overall, we cannot express enough gratitude for the exceptional service provided by Mark and broader Draeger Langendorf team. Their attention to detail, commitment to our safety, and genuine compassion made a difficult time a little more bearable. I highly recommend their services to anyone in need of funeral arrangements, as they truly go above and beyond to ensure that every detail is taken care of and that families are supported throughout the entire process.

– Epifanio and The Munoz Family

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