Matthew Junker

Dear Matt and Family
This John Neumann. Son of John and Peg Neumann. My younger brothers are Jim, Jerry, Tom and Bob. Although when we were together it was John, Jim and Jerry. Sue Ott was my father's sister. Along with her husband, Larry (Toody) we spent a quite a few summer weekends along the Fox River near Sheridan, Il. in "cabins" - shacks actually - that a farmer rented out. We learned very quickly to watch our step as we walked from cabin to cabin. of course there were the outhouses...

Dear Matt and Family,

This is John Neumann. My parents were John and Peg Neumann. My brothers are Jim and Jerry Neumann. Sue and Larry Ott are my Aunt and Uncle. Sue is my Dad's sister.

I remember spending weekends along the Fox River in the "shacks" that our parents and the OTT clan rented from a farmer who allowed his dairy cows graze along the shore of the river among the "cabins". We city people learned how to watch our step when we walked. I especially remember Matt as a...

Dear Matt,
Even though we started out as neighbors - we always felt you and Beverly were like an aunt and uncle to us. The Whitney family & the Junker family not only became friends, but also each others extended family.
You always included us along with mom & dad, into your family functions. Thank you for continuing to watch over mom after dad passed.We always enjoyed spending time with you, & we'll miss you. We will always have the Christmas Eve memories, the Kentucky memories, and...