Wesley Craig Neubauer, age 63, passed away on June 8, 2020 in Billings, MT, surrounded by his loving family, after a short battle with Lewy Body Dementia.
Wes was born on March 21, 1957 in Wolf Point, MT to Calvin and Alice (Hentges) Neubauer. He was raised on the family farm with his brothers Kim and Brad South of Wolf Point. Wes graduated from Wolf Point High School in 1975 and continued his education at Billings Automotive Vo Tech. He later moved back to Wolf Point to work as a mechanic at Camrud Motors.
On July 16, 1977 he married Connie Jensen and shortly after they moved to Williston, ND to farm in the community of Zahl. While living in Williston he also worked at TSC and Erv Kroh Motors.
In 1989 Wes went back to school and received his bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Dickinson State University. While he used his degree to work in Great Falls for Cenex, he was given the opportunity to return to farming. In 1993, Wes, Connie and their 3 children, Ross, Sandi and Steven moved to the Sunnyside community South of Wolf Point. For over 25 years he grew his family farm and turned his passion for cattle into a registered Gelbvieh herd. Wes spent numerous hours with his children and grandchildren passing on his wealth of knowledge and teaching them the importance of hard work.
Wes is survived by his wife Connie of 43 years; son Ross (Lindsey) Neubauer of Wolf Point, MT and their children Kelsie (Logan), Kaleb, Nevaeh and Eli; daughter Sandra (Tomasz) Idzi of Clarksville, TN and their children Maksim, Mila and Nola; and son Steven (Rebekah) Neubauer of North Bend, WA, and their children Kate, Penelope and Jack. He is also survived by his parents Cal and Alice Neubauer of Wolf Point, MT. His brother Kim (Melanie) Neubauer of St. Stephen, MN and their children Kyle (Ester), Brian, Jason, Alicia (Pat); brother Brad (Rita) Neubauer of Chandler, AZ and their children Jordan, McKinlee and Ryann. He is also survived by his sister-in-law Cheryl Hansen and her children Crystal and Kevin of Wolf Point, MT; brother-in-law Richard Jensen (Bill Sharpton) of New Orleans. Wes is survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and great friends. He is preceded in death by his father-in-law and mother-in-law Lefty and Jeanette Jensen.
Wes enjoyed spending time with friends and family. He loved taking road trips to farm shows, cattle sales, and to see his children and grandchildren where he would always insist on “going to a ballgame.” Wes was always good for a cup of coffee and a long visit with his friends. He had a gift for striking up conversations with anyone, even complete strangers.
Wes had a warm smile and witty sense of humor that will be dearly missed. As he would always say, “I’m still good lookin’” and “Go Vikes!”
Service Schedule
Family Receives Friends
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Monday June 15, 2020
Clayton Stevenson Chapel
102 Custer Street
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Funeral Service
1:00 p.m.
Tuesday June 16, 2020
Neubauer Farm
163 Sunnyside Rd
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Service Schedule
Family Receives Friends
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Monday June 15, 2020
Clayton Stevenson Chapel
102 Custer Street
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Funeral Service
1:00 p.m.
Tuesday June 16, 2020
Neubauer Farm
163 Sunnyside Rd
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Deb Greenwood says
No words. Thinking of you all and praying for peace in your loss.
Tim Boysun says
So sorry to hear of Wes’s passing. I enjoyed visiting with him and seeing him at the Farmers Elevator and anywhere around town back in the day. He was always smiling and very cheerful!! I will never forget his smile and his laugh. Ross my brother I know it’s been years since we’ve hung out but I’m thinking of you and your entire family. Sandi it’s been a while as well thinking of you and your family. Steven so sorry for your loss thinking of you and your family as well. Connie thinking of you as well so sorry. Oh Cal and Alice I love y’all as well. Maybe we can get another visit in someday here in Arizona. Much love and prayers to the Neubauer family in this time of need. Tim an Jodi Boysun
Kathy Dunne says
So sorry for your loss, Connie and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Laura Christoffersen says
Hugs from our family to yours…my heart breaks for you.
Deanna Swanson Keen says
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this most difficult time.
Rick and Natasha Hogan says
Connie you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Wes was a wonderful man.
Laurie Stolen Suppes says
“Though gone from our sight, loved ones are never gone from our hearts.” My prayer 🙏 are with you all.
SEAN MCELHANEY says
My sincerest condolences. So sorry for your loss.
Kris Sampson says
So very sorry to hear this Connie. Bill and I have wonderful memories of Wes back in the day. Our condolences to you all. God Bless!
Ana Gomez says
Sorry for your your loss. My prayers are with you all.
John and Jessica Sweet says
We are so sorry for your loss. Praying for you all.
Jeanette Loucks says
So sorry for your family’s loss, Connie. My memories of Wes as a childhood friend will always be fond ones. What a great fella he was. My condolences to Cal, Alice & family as well.
Trudy Fox says
Sorry to hear of Wes’ passing. My condolences to all of you – Connie & family and Cal and Alice. Your loss is shared by many.
Jeanne Meissner says
I’m so sorry to hear this. Wes was always easy to talk to as he came to the FSA to do farm paperwork. Sincere sympathy to his family.
Cousin Enid Jensen says
I always felt Cousin Wes to have a kind & happy soul. As his friends & family say goodbye to him here, he is greeted in heaven by all those who have arrived there before him saying, Welcome Home!” He will be missed greatly by many.
Much Love to his Parents, his Wife, children, grandchildren, his Brothers & their families. God’ Blessings to all of you.
Nyla Braaten says
So sorry to hear about Wes. He was a nice guy. Prayers for the family.
Blue Brooks says
My condolences Connie and Family Wes was a great man and a great boss I enjoyed working for him on the farm. Also tinkering at the car wash. He will be greatly missed.
Ann Baker says
Our condolences to Wes’ family and friends. Rest peacefully. Your struggle is over.
Cam Martin says
So sorry to the families what a awesome guy, have a lot of good memories from driving to the bus stop to brandings & a lot of good times. Enjoyed teasing him about his Vikings & Twins. Wes always made time for everybody, Take care all Cam , Jodi, Mecaila & Mandi Martin.
Shelley Martens says
Connie…We are heartbroken that Wes has passed. Mom and I just saw Wes a while back in Glasgow. We each gave him a hug and had a such a nice visit with him. After talking to him we both thought he just looked so good, healthy, and just so happy. We will always remember him that way. May Wes rest in peace. May God comfort you and help you through all of this. To Connie and family.. and..
To Cal, Alice and family we are very sorry.. Deepest sympathy. Love Shelley and Joann
scott taylor says
Connie and family…..Gail and I are so sorry to hear about Wes…..Will always remember his friendly smile…his laugh….and for giving his nemesis (and mine) Kendall Martens guff…when I was too worn out from doing so!…..May God bring comfort to you all…..Love and prayers…..Scott and Gail Taylor
Donna Mann says
My condolences Connie & Family and Cal & Alice. May you find comfort in knowing he will not have to suffer anymore and will be missed by so many. May your memories bring you peace in the days to come as he joins those who have went before him. R.I.P. Wes
Kenneth Schmidt, Ray, ND says
Sorry to hear of Wes passing. I got to know him when he worked at TSC in Williston, kept telling him he was too smart to stay there, go to college I said. Glad to hear he went on to school. Always had good chats with him and we met up at a few auction sales later when he went farming. Always so happy and positive with life. Was a fun person to know and he will be missed. So long Wes.
Paul Olson says
I was startled to hear this news. It has been a long time since I visited cousin Wes but I always thought of he and Connie as good people. Still remember when they came out to visit us in Seattle many years ago when the kids fit in the back of the pickup. May he rest in peace. Love and sympathy Paul and Margaret Olson
Dot Florczyk says
I remember the first time I met Wes. Dad would take us back to Montana about every 2 years for a vacation, (so many fond memories) and there was Wes sitting on the steps of Uncle Cal’s house. He had the biggest smile for a little boy. I will always remember him for that beautiful smile. I wish we had cell phones back in the day because I would have taken tons of pictures and that would have helped with my fading memories. May you rest in peace Wes. All my condolences to the family. Love, Dorthea (Bob Olson’s daughter)
Omer L Schleper says
Omer Schleper and Jeanette.Copple
Connie and family, Our condolences and prayers are with you. Omer enjoyed visiting Wes and sharing many enjoyable times with him.
Paul says
Paul Neubauer.. Wes and I played together as kids and I have visited his folks in Arizona Goldie and Andy Neubauer were my grandparents. My favorite memory was visiting Cal and Alice and all the kids. Cal was my dad’s favorite cousin and they grew up together. It hurts.. A child is supposed to bury his parents, not the other.
Dale Stensland says
So sorry. Your in my prayers. Dale S
Steven Smith says
I remember the first time I met Wes. He had suffered a heart attack and was at the WP hospital. God led Me to go into his room and pray with him. Wes recovered real well and we became great friends from that day forward. There were times he’d come to Farmers elevator. God would touch his heart and we’d end up praying together. He had a tender heart. Blessings to Connie and the family. Sure will miss Wes. 😉😇