Gerald D. Neufeld, age 81, passed away September 11, 2019 in Lakewood, Colorado. Gerald was born May 7, 1938 in Newton, Kansas to Abraham and Alvina Neufeld. He spent his childhood years in Kansas and Oklahoma, graduating from Ponca City High School. He studied pre-med for two years at Northern Oklahoma Junior College. Following a call to the ministry, he moved to Colorado to attend Silver State Baptist Bible School in Englewood. Gerald served in several churches before founding Mile High Baptist Church in 1969. One year later Mile High Baptist School was begun. He led this ministry for 35+ years before retiring due to health reasons. Gerald had a genuine love for people, a positive outlook on life, loved to sing and was known for his big smile.
Gerald is survived by his wife of 59 years Jerry; children: Kevin (Vickie) Neufeld, Kurt (Debbie) Neufeld, Kerry (Cari) Neufeld, Kimberly Neufeld and Klaudia Neufeld; grandchildren: Taylor, Katie, Caleb, Chris, Patrick, Kayleen, Zach, Emily, Cooper and Porter; great grandchildren: Brady, Mason, Iris, Reagan, Xavier, Brielle, Kimber, Braxton, Jamison and his sister Judy (Russ) Vaughan and numerous nieces and nephews.
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