Robert Neupert

Robert NEUPERT July 10, 1914 ~ January 15, 2010 Bob passed peacefully on January 15th. He was born in Seattle on July 10, 1914 to Teresa and Edwin Neupert. He grew up in the Madrona neighborhood and graduated from Garfield High School where he played football for legendary coach Leon Brigham. He was preceded in death by first wife Viola, siblings Tony, John and Gretchen Neupert and Margaret Wells, and his nephews Carl and Larry Wells. He is survived by his devoted wife Shirley, son Roger Neupert (Vickie), daughter Caron Smith, stepsons Peter (Martha), Mark (Liz) and Greg (Cecelia) Notess and their many children and grandchildren. Bob also leaves 4 generations of nieces and nephews. ob's formative years were spent with his brothers and sisters in their father's grocery store at the Pike Place Market and he worked in the grocery business most of his life, including owning stores in Burien and Fife. But his life was primarily defined by his love of the outdoors. He was an Eagle Scout and spent many summers at Camp Parsons as a scout and staff. He was an active member of the Mountaineers and an early member of REI (#1602). Bob was an avid hiker, climber and folk dancer and it was through dancing that he met Shirley. They were married for 40 years and after retirement their Christmas letters were filled with news of foreign travel, visits with family and friends around the country and highlights of their outdoor adventures. Bob's incredible memory and corny sense of humor delighted everyone who knew him. These skills remained intact until the end, as did his ability to beat his wife and nieces at Cribbage. A celebration of Bob's life will be held Tuesday, January 19th at 9:30 a.m. in the chapel at Providence Mount St. Vincent, 4831 35th Ave. SW 98126. Memorials to PMSV (address above) or the Mountaineers, 7700 Sand Point Way NE Seattle, WA 98115. Last campfires never die, and you and I on separate ways to Life's December, will dream by this last fire, And have this mountain to remember.