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Phillip J. Neumiller Racine, WI QCWA # 20538 Chapter 162 |
On March 14, 2022, Phillip Joseph Neumiller III (W9HAG or KC9IS) age 82 of Big Flats, Adams, Wisconsin formerly of Racine, WI went to his heavenly home. He struggled with complications of heart failure. Phillip was born on March 27, 1939, in Kenosha, WI to Phillip Neumiller II and Stella M (nee. Kozlick) Neumiller. He was blessed with two marriages. Married to Loraine Ann (nee. Kuether) Neumiller on July 16, 1960 and widowed in 2002. He found love again to Barb C (nee. Macleish) Neumiller and remarried on August 25, 2007.
Phillip is survived by his wife Barb C. Neumiller of Big Flats, WI, sisters Patricia E. Neumiller of Reno, Nevada, and Susan Neumiller of Genoa City, WI. Also, three children from his first marriage, Sheryl J (nee. Neumiller-Kugel) and Robert Obernberger of Bancroft, WI, Phillip D. Neumiller IV of Wisconsin Rapids, WI and Judith P. Neumiller with James [Bud] Perkins of Jefferson, WI. His stepchildren David Dyer of Cottage Grove, WI, Michael Dyer of Rio, WI. His grandchilden Brad R and Rachel Kugel II (step), Kristen M (nee Obernberger) and Ricky Polack, Jessica A Kugel, Brandon L and Kristin (nee Fendler) Kugel, and Phillip M. Neumiller V, Madeline M Neumiller, Jeremiah J Neumiller, Josephine L Neumiller, step grandchildren Crystal Jacobson, and Nolan and Preston Dyer. Great-grandchildren Faith, Jade, Prestin, Olivia and step great- grandchild Emily. He was preceded in death by his father Phillip Neumiller II 1989, mother Stella Neumiller 1988, sister Phyllis M (nee. Neumiller) Podella 1975, brother William J Neumiller 2015, and step-son Timothy Dyer 2018.
Phillip graduated valedictorian from Union Grove High School in 1957. He attended Carthage College of Kenosha with a concentration on biology and chemistry. He worked for SC Johnson for over 40 years and retired in 2004 as a Senior Product Research Scientist. As an Inventor he is named on over 35 US patents, including some international patents. His noted works are with Deep Woods Off, Raid Ant and Roach, Glade, Curell, Windex and scents affecting human behavior and interaction with the world. He invented a molecule, cleaning products and dabbled in anti-gravity technology. His knowledge was passed onto medical and nursing students.
He loved to share his faith in God and teach others through Sunday School and served as an Elder. He loved to sing in the choir and other church activities as an active member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Adams, WI. Phillip was 10 years old when he received his Ham radio license W9HAG, and an active member of the I-94 Ham Radio Club. He was proud of the many QSL cards from all over the world. He served as a member of the United States Air National Guard. He was part of a long-term research study by the University of Wisconsin and was surveyed each year on his accomplishments. In 1970 he purchased property in Big Flats, WI to fulfill his love of fishing and hunting, and his dream of a cabin in the woods as a legacy for his family. His dream progressed onto the entire family purchasing property surrounding his estate, bringing the extended family together to worship in the small chapel that he built. The families spent many holidays and summer vacations on this property, and they still own and thrive in this area today.
He will be missed by all for his wit and sense of humor.
Funeral services will be 12 Noon on Sunday, March 20, 2022 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Adams, Wisconsin. Rev. John Krebs will officiate. Visitation will be 11:00 a.m. until the time of service on Sunday at Immanuel Lutheran Church. A luncheon will follow the service. Memorial service will also be held in Racine at with visitation at 10:00 a.m. and Service at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church. Rev. Daniel Feldscher will officiate. After service, interment is at West Lawn Memorial Park, Mount Pleasant. A luncheon will be served at Infusino's Restaurant in Racine after interment. All monetary donations will be forwarded to American Heart Association.