Emil Theodore Neuharth

1922 - 2013  (91 years)

• Name	Emil Theodore Neuharth
  Born	25 Feb 1922	McClusky, Sheridan County, North Dakota, USA
  Gender	Male
  Died	20 Oct 2013	Turtle Lake, McLean County, North Dakota, USA
  Buried	Turtle Lake Cemetery, Turtle Lake, McLean County, North Dakota, USA   [1]
  Person ID	I216689	Suedpfalz
  Last Modified	10 Apr 2020

  
  

  Father	Albert J. Neuharth,   b. 27 Nov 1895, South Dakota, USA ,   d. 23 Aug 1974, McClusky, Sheridan County, North Dakota, USA  (Age 78 years)
  Mother	Marie Bender,   b. 8 Feb 1898, North Dakota, USA ,   d. 25 Nov 1986, McLean County, North Dakota, USA  (Age 88 years)
  Married	28 Nov 1919
  Family ID	F48469	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Mildred Ione Wille,   b. 14 Sep 1927, Underwood, McLean County, North Dakota, USA ,   d. 19 Apr 2011, Minnesota, USA  (Age 83 years)
  Married	1961
  Last Modified	10 Apr 2020
  Family ID	F79329	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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  [S926] Find-A-Grave, (www.findagrave.com). Emil Theodore Neuharth Birth: 25 Feb 1922 McClusky, Sheridan County, North Dakota, USA Death: 20 Oct 2013 (aged 91) Turtle Lake, McLean County, North Dakota, USA Burial: Turtle Lake Cemetery, Turtle Lake, McLean County, North Dakota, USA Memorial #: 119118417 Bio: Emil Neuharth, 91, of Turtle Lake, passed away peacefully on October 20th, 2013 while residing at Turtle Lake Community Memorial Hospital.Funeral Services will be held 10:30 A.M. Thursday, October 24th at Trinity Lutheran Church in Turtle Lake with Pastor Sondra Krogstad officiating. Burial will follow in the Turtle Lake Cemetery with military rites provided by the American Legion Post 133 of Turtle Lake.Visitation will be held Thursday, 9:00 A.M. until time of service at the church.Emil was born February 25, 1922, one of 13 children to Albert and Marie (Bender) Neuharth of McClusky, ND. He was raised in the area and graduated from McClusky High School in 1940. Emil served in US Army's 188th Field Artillery Regiment from April 1941 to September of 1945. He served time in France and Germany, participating in the Normandy invasion and the Battle of the Bulge and was awarded the Bronze Service Star. Upon returning from the service, he was employed at the First National Bank in McClusky. In 1953, he entered into a partnership at the Lake Farm Store, and subsequently moved to Turtle Lake. He continued as part owner and manager until 1985, when the partners agreed to liquidate the company.Emil married Mildred (Wille) Tjenstrom in 1961 and raised two sons. Emil and Mildred were active community members until 2008, when they moved to Minnesota to be closer to their son Brian and his family. Emil was involved in a number of civic activities in Turtle Lake including the City Commission, served as Chief of the Fire Department, President and member of theTrinity Lutheran Church Council, a Boy Scout Committeeman, a member of the Commercial Club, as well as the Hospital and Park Boards. He was an active member of the local Wild Life Club, an honorary FFA Chapter Farmer, and served as a member of the McLean County Social Service Board for fifteen years. He was a lifetime member of the American Legion for 69 years.After retirement, Emil cherished his free time, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, and shooting trap as often as he was able, as well as spending time with his friends and family. He thoroughly enjoyed time spent with his grandchildren.Emil is survived by one son Brian and daughter-in-law Mary of Victoria, MN; five grandchildren & spouses, Mrs. Eric (Stacy) Brandenburg of Duluth, MN, Mrs. Joseph (Tanja) Sclafani of Cary, NC, Mrs. Robert (Danielle) Westphal of Fargo, Eric Tjenstrom and Allison Tjenstrom of Victoria, MN; six great grandchildren; brothers, Robert (Irene) and Herbert, both of McClusky, Alvin (Eunice) of Bismarck; his sisters, Edna Neuharth of McClusky, Matilda Holcomb of Great Falls, MT, Marian (Bob) Branson of Las Animas, CO, and Evelyn (Carl) Peter of Valley City; and several nieces and nephews.Emil was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Mildred, his son William Tjenstrom, his brothers Edwin and Elmer (Shirley), and his sisters Helen, Gladys and Clara. Family Members Parents Albert J. Neuharth 1895-1974 Marie Bender Neuharth 1898-1986 Spouse Mildred Ione Willie Neuharth 1927-2011 Siblings Clara Neuharth Feickert 1920-1962 Robert Roy Neuharth 1924-2020 Herbert Harley Neuharth 1926-2014 Gladys M. Neuharth 1928-1990 Edna Neuharth 1930-2017 Marian O. Neuharth Branson 1934-2018 Elmer C. Neuharth 1940-2006 Half Siblings Edwin R. Neuharth 1915-1997 Originally Created by: DER (40638056) Added: 22 Oct 2013 URL: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/119118417/emil-theodore-neuharth Citation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 10 April 2020), memorial page for Emil Theodore Neuharth (25 Feb 1922?20 Oct 2013), Find a Grave Memorial no. 119118417, citing Turtle Lake Cemetery, Turtle Lake, McLean County, North Dakota, USA ; Maintained by DER (contributor 40638056) .