Thomas J. Neuner

He was born on Oct. 11, 1946, in Canton, Ohio, son of Joseph Herman and Gloria Jane (Bricker) Neuner. Tom graduated in 1964 from Glendale High School at the age of 17 and with his parents’ permission he enlisted soon thereafter in the Air Force. He served for four years during the Vietnam Era and then was honorably discharged. Following the military, Tom attended Akron University and Northern Michigan University where he graduated with honors with a bachelors in industrial education.

On Dec. 21, 1968, Tom married Esther Gail Maki in Stambaugh. They were blessed with a son, Christopher, and 56 years of marriage.

Tom traveled extensively as a salesman in marine applications throughout his career working for Lakeshore and IMECO/Trident.

Tom and Esther were very active in their churches over the years, Calvary Lutheran in Quinnesec and Grace Lutheran Church in Pembine.

Tom and Esther taught each other many things over the years of their marriage. They proudly designed their own log home in Dunbar together. He also became an accomplished baker and together they owned and operated Birchdale Bakery.

He was an animal lover; he and Esther rode horses, trained dogs, and rescued cats and especially loved his favorite lap kitties Blanche and Stanley. Tom was an avid golfer and achieved a hole in one at the Oak Crest Golf Course in Norway. He was also very active in the Dickinson County Community Theater, participating on stage in multiple musicals, directing and set construction.

Among survivors include his wife, Esther of Dunbar; son, Christopher Thomas (Amy) Neuner of Malverne, N.Y.; twin grandchildren, Garrick Christopher Neuner and Olivia Analee Neuner; brother, Randall (Debbie) Neuner; and sister Christine Hamlin; and niece and nephews, Ashley, Jason, and Joshua.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law, Harry Hamlin.

Services will take place at a later date in Pembine, Wis.

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