Jerold R. Neupert
June 21, 1940 - August 19, 2019
Obituary
MADISON - Jerold R. Neupert, age 79, of Madison, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Aug. 19, 2019, at UW Hospital. He was born on June 21, 1940, in Freeport, Ill., the son of John and Lorraine (Thompson) Neupert. Jerry graduated from Monona Grove High School in 1959. He married Avon Vieth on August 22, 1997, at their home.
Jerry worked in Route Sales for Gardner's Baking Company and was a member of Teamsters Local No. 695. When his children were younger, the family enjoyed camping and boating. Jerry loved watching college football and high school sports, and old westerns on TV. He enjoyed older country western music and attended the steel guitar convention every year. Jerry was an avid storyteller.
Jerry is survived by his wife, son, Blaine (Peggy ); daughter, Aleta (Brian) Amick; Avon’s children, Norma Jean (Bill) Schmudlach, Scott Johns and Stacy (Michelle) Johns; grandchildren, Amanda and Brandon Neupert, Cassandra "Cat" and Dominic Amick; several other grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother, Michael (Roberta) Neupert; half-brothers, Richard (Cathy) Neupert and Jim Neupert; half-sister, Kay Christiansen; mother of his children, Phylis Taft; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Shirley; uncles and aunts, Carl (Melba) Neupert, Lawrence (Eunice) Neupert and Paul (Clarice) Neupert; and grandmother, Augusta Neupert, who helped to raise him.
A funeral service will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Dr., at 12 noon, on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019. Burial will be held at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday.
The family would like to thank the nursing staff of UW-Hospital, F4-6 and the emergency room staff for all of their wonderful care and support given to Jerry and his family. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608) 221-5420
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Visitation
Sat Aug 24, 2019 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Service
Sat Aug 24, 2019 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Memories
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Jill Ryan-Carpe ter
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Avon and Family, I am sad to hear of Gerrys death. My husband and I very much enjoyed our talked with him.. I loved hearing his Memorys of the Ryan Family. Rest in Peace Gerry. My lo e to you Avon at this difficult time. Jill and Bob ( Ryan-Carpenter)
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John C. Neupert
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Jerry, I will miss you very, very much. You only lived a few blocks from me and I enjoyed walking up the street or riding my bike to visit you and Avon. I wish I would have done it more. We go back a long,
long way. So many stories, so many good times. You had a sense of humor and a laugh I will miss so
much. You fought so hard with the medical problems you had, so hard, but you wouldn't give up.
I remember the many times you told me that you told the doc what to do if you didn't like what your
treatment plan was. A fighter you were. I will still walk or ride up to 3 Elgar Circle and visit with
Avon and help her out if I can. Rest in Peace "cous" I will miss you a lot. Love, cousin John.
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Nikki Crary
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What a wonderful kind man, so honored to have known him. No words can describe how sorry I am that you lost such a great person, but heaven gained an angel. You will be missed very much.
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Dale & Jean Harvey
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Jerry was a very special man who will be missed by many. He always had a bright smile and a story to share. RIP.
Dale and Jean Harvey
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Richard Neupert
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Our deepest condolences to all. I am so sorry I could not get to the funeral. There are so many great memories and other photos it would be nice to include, including Jerry teaching Blaine to throw a knuckle ball, in the park on School Road, while I pushed Aleta in the swing over and over. Or Jerry, Mike, dad and I fishing on Big St. Germain when it kept raining every time we got to the middle of the lake. The look on Jerry's face cracked everyone up - he did NOT like getting wet. Plus it is nice to see those images of him delivering bread. I often rode along on his Willy St route. He talked to EVERYONE in every store - a storyteller indeed. He will be missed.
Dick, Cathy & Sophie Neupert
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Frank James
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Hello Avon. So sorry for your loss. Jerry was a great and nice guy. My Heart go's out to you and yours. Will miss the two of you together at my Shows. Hope to see you again soon my friend. God Bless you and yours. Frank James.