Otto Neuhardt passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2014 surrounded by family at Holy Rosary Hospital.
Otto was born on February 12, 1931 at the Darcy Hospital in Miles City, Montana to Fred and Caroline (Alexander) Neuhardt.
Otto was raised on the family farm/ranch at Crow Rock, Montana. He was confirmed in the Watkins Congregational Church and currently attended the First Lutheran Church. He attended grade school at Tree Coulee School, and graduated from Custer County High School. He received his BS in Teaching from Eastern Montana College. He married Elvera Haglof. They were married for 60 years.
Otto started his career in a one room school house and ended 40 years later at Custer County High School. He is admired and loved by his students. He participated in the German foreign exchange teacher program.
Otto was a member of the Miles City County Planning Board, president of the MEA, instrumental in founding the first 4-H club in Garfield county, owned a title insurance company, developed the Neu-Vu subdivision, did excavation subcontracting for residential construction, was actively involved in the Boy Scouts, did ranching and custom haying, headed the Murial Cooksey Accordian Jamboree, and played for country dances for 60 years in South Eastern Montana.
Otto is survived by his wife Elvera and his sister Leah Jesko. Children Sharon (Monty Mulkey), Ellis (Elizabeth Michels) Neuhardt, Kim Neiffer, Elvis Neuhardt and Jon Neuhardt. Grandchildren Levi Mulkey, Candice Lamb, Shane Mulkey, Mark Neuhardt, Andrew Neuhardt, Larisa Watson, Latoya Gardner and Tanner Neiffer. Great grandchildren, Kyra Watson, Bryan Watson. and Jazzmin Watson,
Prayer service will be held on Tuesday, April 29, 2014 at 6pm at the Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City, MT. Funeral services will be Wednesday, April 30th at 11:00 at the First Lutheran Church in Miles City, MT. Graveside service will be at the Custer County Cemetery with a luncheon to follow at The Parlor, 1806 Main Street.
Memorials can be made to:
Dollars of Scholars
Range Riders
First Lutheran Church
Service Schedule
Visitation
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday April 29, 2014
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Sreet
Miles City, MT
Prayer Service
6:00 p.m.
Tuesday April 29, 2014
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT
Graveside Service
Following Funeral Service
Wednesday April 30, 2014
Custer County Cemetery
Miles City, MT
Service Schedule
Visitation
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday April 29, 2014
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Sreet
Miles City, MT
Prayer Service
6:00 p.m.
Tuesday April 29, 2014
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT
Graveside Service
Following Funeral Service
Wednesday April 30, 2014
Custer County Cemetery
Miles City, MT
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Vicki Wilson says
Elveria and Family,
We are very sorry to hear Otto passed away. I looked forward to visiting with you and Otto as I did some cleaning. I really enjoyed hearing all the stories of the past and getting to know you both better. Otto will always have a special place in my heart. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Art, Inez & Family,
Your family is in our prayers as you go thru this difficult time. We think of you often with big smiles.
GARY AND PAT HELM says
ELVERA AND FAMILY SO SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT OTTO. HE HAS HAD A ROUGH TIME OF IT. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOURS. HIS MUSIC WILL BE MISSED. GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU AT THIS TIME OF LOSS.
Dale and Ruth Bond says
Elvera and family—Many good times remembered at the old dances.Great times .He will be missed.Our prayers are with you at this time Dale and Ruth
Carol Rath Raschkow says
To the Neuhardt family,,
My condolences to all of you for your loss. I danced many miles to the music he provided…and struggled over many chemistry tests in his class….Thinking of all of you during this difficult time..
jack & Charlotte Murnion says
I still remember some of the high school german taught by Mr. Neuhardt and the school plays he directed in jordan (1964-1966?) Our condolences to the family.
Ann-Marie & Kenneth Lissmats says
Elvera and family!
Our condolences to you all, he will always be remembered by us all here in Mora, Sweden.
Glen and Teena Bollinger says
Otto was my science teacher at Garfield County Highschool during the 60’s. In later years I remembered him playing music with my parents Bill and May Billing. He could play beautiful accordian music. Our deepset sympathy to all the family. God Bless!
Glen and Teena (Billing) Bollinger
Aaron Mollie Robert and Michael Phipps says
Hugs to all of you as you mourn the loss of your husband, father, grandfather. He was a special man, and I have no doubt there is a special place in Heaven for him as well. May the love of the Lord comfort you in your time of sadness.
LINDA MERCHANT says
so sad to hear of Otto’s passing.prayers to the family.
Scott and Sue Jens says
To all the Neuhardt family, I was so saddened to hear of Otto’s passing, we shared many a year together in CCHS teaching science and telling stories. I was always fascinated about all of Otto’s stories growing up and surviving tough times . We will miss Otto, our prayers are with you all, God bless.
Claudia (Schock) Scott says
Elvera, Sharon, Ellis, Kim, Elvis and Jon,
Mom called me today to tell me about Otto’s passing. I have too many memories to count. Growing up next door, it seemed that I spent almost as much time at your house as I did my own.
clara jo (Arneson) Sikveland says
Dear Kim and family, Sorry for your loss..What a wonderful man and Grandpa.. May God fill your hearts with memories every day..God Bless
B & C Oil Gang says
Elvera and family,
So sorry to hear of your loss, and our loss of a good customer!
We have missed Otto’s visits over the years, but we all extend our sincere sympathy to all of you! Bill, Patsy, Roger, Phil & Ryan
Helen Johnsen Holtz says
Dear Elvera, I have many memories from grade school and you and Otto. I am sorry for your loss, but know that Otto’s worries are over. Take comfort in that. Helen
Nancy Holdbrook Robinson says
Sorry to hear of Ottos passing. Remember the dances Otto, Elvera, and Inez played for at Spring Creek.
Dan Mowry says
To the Neuhardt family,
I’m so sorry to hear about Otto passing. I was very fond of him. He kept alive my love of the German language (started by the gift from my Grandmother) and he also helped our family translate letters from relatives living in various parts of Germany into English. He was a good man, a good teacher, and someone I am grateful I got a chance to spend time with throughout parts of my child and young adulthood.
Deb Bartholomew says
Elvera and All the Family,
I’m sorry to hear of your loss. I had Mr. Neuhardt as a Science Teacher and your Mom as a Teacher also. I will always remember him as a good teacher and a great musician along with your Mom and the good memories of going down to the horses in the “Neuhardt Addition now”. Always remember “When A Loved One Becomes A Memory That Memory Becomes A Treasure”. He will always be a Treasure in your hearts and never forgotten along with all the great memories. My thoughts and prayers are sent to all of you at this time.
Rose Timmons says
Elvera: My Thoughts and Prayers to you and your family; I enjoyed him when I was there, he was such a special man. God Bless!
J Johnson says
Dear family of Otto Neuhardt – I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. May God give you peace and comfort through his sure promises to end pain, mourning and death (Revelation 21:4). At that time no one will say “I am sick” (Isaiah 33:24). Almighty God also promises to fulfill our desires, not just our needs (Psalms 145:16). Cherish all the happy memories of Mr. Neuhardt and I hope you are comforted by Bible promises (John 17:3).
Marie Farnum Kluver says
To The Family of Otto Neuhardt,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Enjoyed dancing to his music. God Bless You.
Nick & Betty Clauson, says
Elvira and family, sure have lots of good memories; dances we played for, no one could keep their feet still when Otto picked up the accordion ! Prayers are offered for you and your family.
Jackie Currey says
Elvira… my memories are of Otto’s great music on the accordian… Sharon and I were big buds in gradeschool and I loved the music…. I keep you inmy prayers today…. God bless all of you….
Bob and Jane Engdahl says
Elvira and families,
So sorry to hear of Otto’s passing. Our prayers are with you folks during this time of sorrow.He was a wonderful teacher, and musician, and will be dearly missed by all.
Evie (Zook)DeBock and Jim says
Elvira and family.. It has been so many years since we would see you and especailly at dances.. always remember your folks the Haglofs .. thinking of you with prayers.
Darlene Russell says
Elvira and family
So sorry to hear of your loss, I am in Seattle on vacation, will contact you when I get home,
Darlene