Norbert "Sonny" John Neuser

Norbert “Sonny” J. Neuser Jr., 85, of Kewaskum, WI. was called home to our loving Savior on August 15, 2025.

Norbert was born on December 12, 1939, to Norbert Sr. and Blanche (nee Becker) Neuser in Manitowoc, WI. He was a 1958 graduate of Lincoln High School in Manitowoc. Following high school, Norbert attended the Manitowoc Teacher’s College (teaching certificate), UW Oshkosh (bachelor’s degree) and UW Stout (master’s degree). He was very proud of the 242 credits he earned through hard work and determination.

On August 17, 1968, Norbert was united in marriage to the love of his life Carol J. Richgels at St. Boniface Church in Manitowoc and together they raised three daughters. Norbert passed away just two days before their 57th anniversary.

Nobert dedicated his life to teaching both in and outside of the classroom. He began his teaching career in Rio, Wisconsin, where he taught 8th grade and Driver’s Education. During his time there, he also coached football and basketball. After his marriage to Carol, the couple moved to West Bend, WI. Although he taught students at Badger, Mc Lane and Silver Brook, he is most remembered as the Driver’s Ed teacher for West Bend West High School. He taught more than a thousand teenagers how to drive, a role he took great pride in. Wherever he went-especially later in life- he would light up with a smile when someone approached him and said, “You taught me how to drive!”. Those moments meant a lot to him.

Another noteworthy accomplishment was Norbert’s 56 years of service on the Washington County Highway Safety Committee where he served as chairperson for a majority of those years. He continued to serve on the committee through much of his illness.

Norbert never met an animal he didn’t want to overfeed. One look and he assumed the animal was hungry which would require immediate feeding. He enjoyed taking his dog and his grand dogs to McDonald’s, Burger King, and Dairy Queen for a special lunch. Each dog had a favorite place, so he would drive to several different restaurants making sure each one received what they wanted.

Norbert was an avid newspaper reader, it didn’t matter what city, state or country the paper was from. He was well known for saving articles for anyone whom he thought may be interested in them. Bags and bags of newspapers were distributed to family members and friends. On each paper, in bold letters, he’d write the name of the recipient so he could make sure everyone got what was meant for them. He loved to follow up with the recipient to discuss the content of the article.

Norbert is survived by his wife, Carol; his three daughters, Becky (Randy Kertscher) Neuser of Kewaskum, Brenda (Lee) Laatsch, and Dana (Nathan) Scheunemann of West Bend; his grandchildren, Rachel, Nicole and Megan; great grandchild, Juniper; his sisters, Joanne Geiger, Kathleen Miller, and Elizabeth Neuser all of Manitowoc; his sister in-laws, Sue (Larry) Vnuk of Manitowoc and Barbara Schwoerer of Keil; and his grand pets, Kaleigh (Princess Barks A Lot), Honey Rose, Copper, and Cricket. He is further survived by other family and friends.

Along with his parents, preceding Norbert into Eternal life were his mother and father-in-law, James and Audrey Richgels; his grandson, Thomas J. Bohlen; his brothers-in-law Charles Geiger, David Miller and Pete Schwoerer; his dogs Zipper and Kiara; and his grand pets, Savage, Ambie, Oreo, Henna and Phantom.

Funeral services will take place on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 8883 Forest View Road, Kewaskum WI 53040. The family will greet friends and family at the church from 9:00 a.m.-10:45 a.m. with a Memorial Mass to follow at 11:00 a.m. with Father Patrick Magnor and Deacon Michael Koebel officiating. Food will be served in the church hall after the service. Private burial services will take place at a later date in Manitowoc. Deacon Al Boldt will officiate.

Memorials in Norbert’s name can be made to the Washington County Humane Society in Slinger, The Shalom Zoo in West Bend, or the Lincoln Park Zoo in Manitowoc.

The family would like to thank Norbert’s doctors and nurses at Aurora (with a special thank you to Dr. Chau of Grafton); Aurora Hospice Care; Father Patrick Magnor of St. Michael’s Catholic Church; Deacon Michael Koebel of Holy Trinity Catholic Church of Newburg; the absolutely amazing team at Compassionate Heights in Beechwood (with a special thank you to St. Briella); and everyone else who provided prayers, care, and comfort to Norbert during his illness.

Myrhum-Patten Funeral and Cremation Service has been entrusted with Norbert’s arrangements. For additional information or to leave an online condolence on the tribute wall, please visit www.myrhum-patten.com