HOISINGTON — Michael Eric Neiman, 60, died May 29, 2022, at his home in Hoisington, Kan. He was born Aug. 24, 1961, in Bad Axe, Mich., the son of Wilbert “Willie” and June (Toner) Neiman.
A Barton County resident since the early 1980’s, Michael was a truck driver, with over a million miles on his record, and a diesel mechanic. He worked for R&S Repair, Firemaster, and most recently Outlaw Tank Service.
Michael was baptized and confirmed at St. Peters Lutheran Church in Bad Axe, Mich. He loved showing horses in his younger days with his father (who was especially proud of this hobby), mother, and brothers for 12 years and was an avid hunter. Family was the most important thing to him and their home was the hangout, where he would be known to be “burning up food” or grilling and was reknowned for his caveman potatoes and beans. His 12 grandchildren were his pride and joy and he was affectionately known to them as Papa Bear.
On March 22, 2008, he married Karla J. Roat in Chase, Kan. She preceded him in death on Nov. 6, 2019.
He is survived by his children Rachel Dove and husband Trent, and Michael J. Neiman and wife Alicia, all of Great Bend, and Jesse Roat and fiancee Brittany Van Scyoc and Kayla Godfrey and husband James, all of Hoisington; parents, Willie and June Neiman of Geneseo; brothers, Mark Neiman and wife Connie of Cass City, Mich. and Rick Neiman and wife Nancy of Harbor Beach, Mich.; grandchildren, Justin Dennis, Brayden and Treyton Dove, Matthew, Andrew, and Zachary Neiman, Preston, Adley, and Ryland Roat, and Klara, Jayda, and Jensen Godfrey; and his fur babies, Sadie, Twinkie, and Bella. He was preceded in death by his wife Karla Neiman; nephew, Mark Neiman, Jr.; and their beloved dogs, Darby, Nora, and Fancy.
There will be no viewing as cremation has taken place. Friends may sign the book prior to the service, with the family greeting guests starting at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 5th, 2022 at the funeral home. Memorial service will be 3 p.m. Sunday, June 5th, 2022 at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home Chapel, Hoisington, with Pastor Denny Lewis presiding. Memorials may be made to Michael Neiman Funeral Expense Fund in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544. Notices may viewed and condolences sent at www.nicholsonrickefh.net.
Funeral arrangements provided by
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home
PO Box 146
Hoisington, KS 67544
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, June 1, 2022
