Arthur C. Neumann

Arthur C. Neumann Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Monday, March 21, 2016, at Edgewood Assisted Living. Age 99 years. Art was born in Saginaw, MI on October 31, 1916 to the late Herman A. and Anna C. (Fritz) Neumann. On October 18, 1941 he married Louise L. Laufer in Saginaw. His wife of 46 years passed away September 24, 1988. He served with the U.S. Navy during WWII. Art was a "founding father" of Trout Unlimited when it was first organized in 1959 on the banks of the Au Sable River - at the home of George Griffith. He was the very first Vice President of TU and also their very first full time Executive Director. After returning from his military service he began the Rod Renew Shop, which later was called Wanigas Rod Co. (Saginaw spelled backwards!) Wanigas was known for decades for its fine custom flyfishing rods and related tackle. He was a noted tool and die maker and retired from Eaton Manufacturing in Saginaw in 1971. He was a member of the Rotary Club. Surviving him are his son, Gary of Lovells, MI, his son, Richard (Donna) of Waihi, New Zealand, his son Douglas (Debra) of Palmetto, FL, his daughter Linda (Steve) of Denver, CO, ten grandchildren, five great grandchildren, and his companion of the past seventeen years, Reinhilde Jaeschke of Heilegenhafen Germany. He was predeceased by his wife, parents, and his eldest child, Patricia Ann Moore and two sisters, Marge Felten (Fred) and Dorothy Parkin (Harry). The funeral service will take place at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 2, 2016 at the W. L. Case and Co. Funeral Chapel, 4480 Mackinaw Rd. Pastor Dale Ahlshwede will officiate with burial in St. Lorenz Cemetery. Friends may call at the Chapel from 2:00-8:00 p.m. Friday. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider the William B. Mershon Chapter of Trout Unlimited. www.casefuneralhome.com

Funeral Home:
W. L. Case and Company Mackinaw Funeral Chapel
4480 Mackinaw Road
Saginaw, MI
US 48603