Sep. 16, 1928 - Dec. 8, 2021
Date of Service: Dec. 15, 2021
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BURLEY – Fred Neiwert, a 93-year-old longtime resident of Burley, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021, surrounded by his daughters and family.
Fred was born Sept. 16, 1928, in Sheboygan, Wis., to David Neiwert Jr. and Anna Mary Brown Neiwert. The family moved from Wisconsin to Idaho when Fred was 3 years old. Fred attended Springdale School through the eighth grade. He met the love of his life when he was 15 and she was 11 years old. The courtship lasted seven years. Fred and Gay were married in Burley on June 27, 1951, and enjoyed 69 years together until Gay’s passing in March of 2019.
Fred was drafted and entered the United States Army in November 1950. He served in Korea in the 1438th Engineers Treadway Bridge Company. He attended bulldozer and crane schools and was classified as a bridge specialist. Fred was honorably discharged as a Corporal in November 1952.
After marrying, Fred and Gay began their 38 years of farming. They were active members of First Presbyterian Church of Burley. Additionally, Fred served as a highway commissioner for 23 years.
Fred and Gay had three children, Randall Fred Neiwert (Lynette), Dorily DalSoglio (Dale), and Darla Kidd (Clint). He adored his 13 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandson.
He is survived by his three children and grandchildren. In addition to his wife, Gay, he was preceded in death by his parents; his siblings, Reuben Neiwert, Leah Martsch, Ben Neiwert, and Clarence Neiwert; and a grandson, Shane Boguslawski.
The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15, at First Presbyterian Church, located at 2100 Burton Ave., in Burley, with the Rev. John Ziulkowski officiating. Military rites will be provided by the Mini-Cassia Veterans Group. Burial will be in Pleasant View Cemetery in Burley.
Family and friends will be received from 5 until 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 14, at Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th St., in Burley, and from 10 until 10:45 a.m. Wednesday, at the church, preceding the funeral.
A live webcast of the Funeral Service will be available and maintained at the following link: https://youtu.be/mzJNcJthAOo.
