Frederick Herman Neumann

On October 28, 1942 he was married to Margaret Semlinger in St. John's Lutheran Church in San Antonio; where they remained lifelong members.

The Lord blessed this union with four boys and one girl. They were also blessed with 12 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.

He graduated from Somerset High School in 1940 and attended The University of San Antonio and St. Mary's University for two years.

During World War II he was trained and received his "Wings" as a pilot in the US Army Air Corps.

He was employed for forty plus years by the USDA-ASCS and retired in 1984 as County Executive Director of The Bexar County ASCS Office. During this time he also operated the family farm in SW Bexar County. This farm is part of the original Neumann Farm settled by his grandparents in 1878.

After his retirement he continued his interest in agriculture by serving as a member of The Alamo SWCD #330. Fred was most proud of his wife and her many artistic accomplishments and his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

The achievements of the family members gave him great delight and he loved to go to graduations and weddings. Fishing at the "Coast", traveling, and talking on the phone with friends were some of his interests.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Margaret, and sons; James of McAllen, Texas; Charles and wife Sharon of San Antonio; Mark and wife Debbie of San Antonio; Dr. John "Clint" and wife Erin of Ft Worth, Texas; and by a daughter Carolyn Dejavanne also of San Antonio. In addition to the "Grands and Greats", he is also survived by a number of nieces and nephews and friends.