Joseph M. “Joe” Neuser, age 42, passed away unexpectedly on Friday morning, January 8, 2021 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center with his loving family by his side.

Joe was born on February 17, 1978 in Two Rivers, son of Eugene E. and Peggy A. (Siewert) Neuser. He grew up on the Neuser family homestead in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids and was a 1996 graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School. On June 21, 2007 Joe was married to Julie A. Slager in Hawaii, the couple made their home in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids. He was a stay at home Dad and also worked part time farming for his brother-in-law and sister-in-law: Jason and Katie Baroun in the Town of Franklin.

Joe and his family were members of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish in Newton were he also served on the Pastoral Council. He was known as Mr. Fix-it and enjoyed the fishing, being with his children and just talking to people. Joe especially enjoyed spending time with his chickens and kid’s pets and really enjoyed taking his children on adventures to explore the outdoors.

Survivors include his wife: Julie A. Neuser, rural Manitowoc; their three children: Ariannah, Robert and Timothy, all at home; his parents: Eugene and Peggy Neuser, Manitowoc; five brothers and four sisters-in-law: Jim (Sarah) Neuser, Menchalville; Joshua (Brooke) Neuser, Manitowoc; Jeff Neuser, Milwaukee; Jesse (Amber) Neuser, Manitowoc; Jace (Katie) Neuser, Green Bay; mother-in-law and father-in-law: Carol (Paul) Schwahn, Menchalville; three sisters-in-law and two brothers-in-law and his brother: Amy (Doug) Samens, Fond du Lac; Sarah (Jim) Neuser, Menchalville; Katie (Jason) Baroun, Menchalville; Julie’s grandmother: Ida Slager, Manitowoc; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews other relatives and many friends survive. He was preceded in death by his father-in-law: Russell W. Slager.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, January 15, 2021 at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 8100 Brunner Road, Newton. The Rev. David Beaudry will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with cremation to follow the service and burial of his cremated remains in the spring in the parish cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at the church on Friday from 9:00 AM until the time of service at 11:00 AM. Due to Covid-19 pandemic and in an effort to keep everyone safe, the family requests that everyone please wear a mask and practice social distancing. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.pfefferfuneralhome.com The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc is assisting with funeral arrangements.

Joe’s family would like thank Branch Fire and Rescue, the City of Manitowoc Fire and Rescue and the emergency room staff of Holy Family Memorial Medical Center for all their efforts, care and concern shown to Joe and our family, your efforts will never be forgotten.

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