Herbert Herman Neeser

Age 93, formerly of Fridley, MN passed away peacefully July 31, 2024, at Cascade Creek Memory Care Center in Rochester, MN surrounded by his family. Herb was born July 8, 1931, to Ben and Mary Neeser in St. Cloud, MN. He was a graduate of Cathedral High School in St. Cloud. He enlisted in the Army where he was stationed in Germany. After his military service he graduated from St. Cloud State University with degrees in Social Science and Accounting. In 1960 he married Bernice Menke, and they were happily married for 45 years until her death in 2005. In 1960 they moved to Helena, MT where Herb managed the Greyhound bus depot. In Helena his only child Patty was born. He later worked as a teacher in Dupree, SD and a Jr. High principal in Drake, ND. In 1964 they moved to Fridley to be closer to their families. Herb worked 30 years in the auto part industry in the Twin Cities area that coincided with his hobby of fixing up cars. Herb enjoyed many other hobbies such as gardening, investing and meeting with his coffee buddies where they would solve all the world problems. Instilling life lessons was very important to him to share with those around him; spending and saving your money wisely and remain active. He practiced that throughout his life by riding his bike until 88, and he was still walking laps in his care center until his death. He had a great sense of humor and loved to make people laugh. In 2015 Herb moved to Kasson, MN to be closer to his daughter and her family. His greatest joy was his love for his family and being with them, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He would always greet them with a big smile, a good joke, and thoroughly enjoyed the homemade desserts they made for him. Even though he had Alzheimer's and other physical ailments he faced them with positivity and rarely complained. He was always trying to help others and was very grateful to those that helped him. He will always be greatly loved and missed. Herb is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Bernice (Menke) Neeser, parents: Ben and Mary Neeser, sisters: Jerine Gilkey, and LaVern Frerich and brothers: Gerald, Roman, and Frank Neeser. He is survived by his daughter Patty (Eric) Ostroot, 4 grandchildren: James (Jackie), Erin Dillon, Angela and Mark Ostroot and 6 great-grandchildren. There was a private burial at Fort Snelling National Cemetery with military honors on 9/11.

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Herbert Herman Neeser

July 8, 1931 - July 31, 2024

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Herbert Herman Neeser

July 8, 1931 - July 31, 2024

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