Charles Neuerburg Sr.

Charles "Red Rider" Neuerburg, 88, died peacefully in his home on September 23, 2010 with his wife by his side after losing a bout with cancer. He was born September 8, 1922 in Perry Oklahoma, the son of John and Virginia Neuerburg. He married Ina Mae Mason in 1949. They celebrated their 61st. anniversary in March. He is survived by his wife, Ina, daughters Charlene Timms of Sherman Oaks, CA, and Lea Mason of Fort Worth, TX, son Chuck Neuerburg of Stockton, CA, sisters Virginia Duncan of AZ and Alice Simmons of FL, brothers, Ervin Neuerburg of MI and Warren Neuerburg of OK. He is also survived by grandchildren Golden Powell, Slater Mason, Clint Neuerburg, Charlie Neuerburg, Tanya Neuerburg, and great- grandchildren, Jessica Meyer, Cody Mason, and Ty Mason. He was preceded in death by brothers, Merl and Authur. Red was a World War II Army veteran serving as a Military Policeman who was honorably discharged from Camp Beale in 1946. Shortly after his tour of duty, he joined the Marysville Police Department as a motorcycle patrolman. Coupled with his red hair, he was nicknamed "Red Rider". He worked his way up the ranks to Lieutenant and retired after 31 years of service with the department and then worked for 12 years for Siller Bros. of Yuba City. He enjoyed vacationing, camping, golf, and never lost his appeal for the motorcycle as a member of the "Over The Hill Gang" motorcycle club. A memorial service will be held in his honor at Sierra View Mortuary on saturday, October 2nd, at 10:00 am. Send Condolences to www.appealdemocrat.com