Patrick J. Neu
July 11, 1941 ~ July 8, 2011
Patrick Joseph Neu, a husband, father, soldier and technician who served his family, country and vocation with quiet dignity, died Friday, July 8, 2011 after a battle with lung cancer. He was 69. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 12, at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, 1844 First Ave. NE, in Cedar Rapids. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial: Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, with military honors by American Legion Post 298. Mr. Neu was born in Cedar Rapids on July 11, 1941. He served in the U.S. Army stationed in Germany. He married Mable Elliott from Tennessee Oct. 22, 1966. The couple had two children, son David Neu (Donna) and daughter Melissa Garza (Anthony). Mr. Neu worked as a test tech for Rockwell-Collins in Cedar Rapids for 46 years. He retired last year. He enjoyed time with his granddaughter, Samantha Neu, fishing and John Wayne movies. In addition to his children, Mr. Neu is survived by a brother, Robert Neu, of Pennsylvania, and a sister, Mary Kay Boyd (Harry), of Texas. He was preceded in death by his wife, his parents Henry and Anna Neu, and a sister, Mary Lou Neu. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mercy Foundation, 701 10th St. SE, Cedar Rapids, or the American Lung Association.
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I just talked to Pat on the phone on Friday afternoon and made arrangements to bring him one of his favorite’s: sugar free cherry dessert. I’m so sorry that he passed away. He sounded at peace on the phone.
David & Missy I am so Sorry for your loss. Remember the gtood times. Your dad is in a better place.
God Bless and Hold you in this your time of sorrow.
So sorry for your loss. I enjoyed my time working with Pat on the Core project.
I am so sorry for your loss.
missy my heart heart goes out to you in this time of sadness.I wish i could be there with you but remember my heart and soul is there to suround yours and comfort it and help you though this
So sorry to hear of Pat’s passing. I fondly remember our joint fishing trip to Wisconsin with his son, Dave, a while back. Sure wish we could have had more of them.
As neighbors on 32nd St., Pat used to pick me up and transport me to work at Collins. Maybe you two remember my daughter, Natalie, who sometimes sat with you. Pat was a very nice man. Eternal peace to him!