Photo courtesy of Mihovk-Rosenacker Funeral Home - Cincinnati
Cincinnati, Ohio
Jun 3, 1927 – Feb 18, 2020 (Age 92)
Commander James Neiheisel, age 92, passed away February 18, 2020. Beloved husband of Doña Neiheisel, devoted father of Bill (Robin) Neiheisel and Linda Neiheisel. Cherished grandfather of Philip (Kimberly) and Lauren Neiheisel. Dear great-grandfather of Wesley James and Anthony Lewis Neiheisel. Brother of the late Elaine Menges, Edward (Margie) and Vincent (Mary Jane) Neiheisel. Loving uncle of many nieces and nephews. Devoted stepfather of Lynn (Greg) Hooper and the late Cathy Swain. Dear stepgrandfather of Ariel and Blaise Hooper and stepgreat-grandfather of Kingston James Templeton.
Retired Commander in the US Navy with active duty in WWII and Korean War. Graduate of Georgia Tech with a Doctorate in Geophysical Sciences. Employed as a geologist with the US Army Corps of Engineers (19 years) and the US EPA in Washington, D.C. (16 years).
Memorial Gathering Saturday, February 22nd, at 10:30AM until time of Celebration of Life at 11AM, both at Garden Park Unity Church, 3581 W. Galbraith Rd. (45239). Inurnment at Spring Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Cincinnati, American Cancer Society, or American Diabetes Association. Mihovk-Rosenacker serving.
Thank you Jim for igniting my scientific interest in world wide geology, I will never forget you saying " as much as you travel,you should learn about the land your standing on"
JOHN LABRECQUE
September 08, 2025 | PISMO BEACH, CA | Friend
My memories of James Neiheisel came from being a friend of his son Bill. I remember well seeing the Commander in his Navy dress whites. Every time I saw him, he always had a smile on his face. I would joke with him that we shared the same birthday, which would make us both laugh.
My condolences to his family and friends.
Alan Sharples
March 07, 2020 | Marietta, GA | Neighbor
James Neiheisel was my dear father-in-law. What a great husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, friend and mentor to all who knew him! He will long be remembered for his humor, his love of the outdoors and golfing, his dedication to various fields of science, and the loving relationships he had with so many family members. He was such an example of what it means to "age successfully" by taking care of one's own health, despite setbacks. God bless you Jim, for all of...
Robin Neiheisel
February 23, 2020 | Oakwood, GA | Family
Dona, I am deeply sorry for the loss of your husband, Jim. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. I wish I could have been there today.
Sue Thompson
February 22, 2020 | Cincinnati, OH
My heartfelt condolences to James' family and friends for their loss.
Leslie Pardue
February 22, 2020 | Burnsville, NC | Acquaintance
Part of U.S. Navy Fight Song tribute to Commander Neiheisel:
"...Anchors aweigh my boys, anchors away! Farewell to foreign shores,
we sail at break of day.
Through our last night ashore,
-drink to the foam,
until we meet once more, heres' wishing you a happy voyage home!
Blue of the mighty deep,
Gold of God's great sun;
Let these our colors be, till all of time be done.
-Faith, courage, service true,
With honor over all."
James P.
February 21, 2020 | Ellijay, GA | Family
I was fortunate enough to meet U.S. Navy Commander Neiheisel through his son William, who married my sister. His friendly, kind, soft-spoken manner combined with amazing intelligence and great sense of humor was a positive influence on everyone fortunate enough to know him.
Many years ago I attended an EPA course Mr. Neiheisel was instructing on hazardous geo-gasses detection methods, equipment and control. His knowledge, expertise and instruction during the early days of...
James P.
February 21, 2020 | Ellijay, GA | Family
My father taught me that I was enough just I am.
Linda Neiheisel
February 21, 2020 | Smyrna, GA | Daughter
90th Birthday celebration
You're never gone from our lives, Dad, just transformed. . . man must sacrifice the qualities and attributes of the world of nature for the qualities and attributes of the world of God. For instance, consider the substance we call iron. Observe its qualities; it is solid, black, cold. These are the characteristics of iron. When the same iron absorbs heat from the fire, it sacrifices its attribute of solidity for the attribute of fluidity. It sacrifices its attribute of darkness for the...
William Neiheisel
February 21, 2020 | Oakwood, GA | Son