Chad Neuman

Chad Carl Charles Neuman, 57, passed away in Neenah, WI. Chad was born on December 19, 1967 in Shawano, WI to Roger and Sandra (Hoppe) Neuman. He was baptized and confirmed at St. James Lutheran Church, Shawano, WI. While attending St. James Lutheran School, Chad was involved in the bell choir and also took piano lessons with Ms. Ramsey. He attended and graduated from Shawano High School with the class of 1986 where he was on the track and field team for four years, throwing the discus and shot put. After high school Chad attended the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater, later transferring and graduating from the University of Minnesota with a bachelor’s degree in Mortuary Science. Upon graduating from college Chad was a Funeral Director in Shawano where he was actively involved as an Elder and in the Stephen Ministry at St. James Lutheran Church. He was also a member of the Shawano Optimist Club during this time. He relocated to Neenah continuing his career as a Funeral Director where his compassion and empathy served many families. Chad later worked for the UW - Madison Medical School until retiring due to health issues. Chad enjoyed collecting different things, listening to music and refinishing furniture.

Chad is survived by his children, Andrew and Rebekah Neuman along with his former wife and mother of his children, Michelle Peterson; his brothers, Jed (wife - Patty) and his children, Walker and Conner; and Josh and his children, Hannah and Nathaniel. Chad is further survived by his maternal aunt and uncles, Ron and Joan Hoppe and their children, Jason and Jocelyn; and Bob and Corinne Hoppe and their children, Quinn and Kim. Chad is also survived by his paternal cousins: Tom, Ned, Scott, Wally Gay, Tracy, Heidi and Trisha, along with extended family and friends.

Chad was proceeded in death by: his parents, Roger (Butch) and Sandra Neuman; paternal grandparents, Ernest and Viola Neuman; maternal grandparents, Carl and Irene Hoppe; paternal uncle and aunts, Mel and Germaine Wisnefske and Wally and Pootsal Grosskopf.

Visitation will be held on Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10 AM at the Westgor Funeral Home, 205 W Doty Street, Neenah, WI with a memorial service to follow at 11 AM. A gathering will be held after the memorial service for family and friends to gather with the location announced at the service. In lieu of flowers it is kindly asked that any memorial contributions be made to Michelle Peterson for the future education of Chad’s children, Andrew and Rebekah.

A special note of thanks from Jed and Josh goes to Michelle and Ben Peterson for all of their kindness, support and help. You have been such a blessing in a very difficult situation. In honor of Chad please reach out to someone, tell them you love them and share a laugh and hug.