Frederick William Neumann

Frederick William Neumann obituary, Knoxville, TN

Frederick William Neumann

Frederick Neumann Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Gentry Griffey Funeral Chapel - Knoxville on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Frederick William Neumann born January 14, 1943, passed away July 16, 2025 after battling cancer.
He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Karen (Nana) of 28 years. Children, Frederick R. (Mary), James, Marcie (David) Clevette, Cody and Jessee; step children, Antonette Ignatow, Jeanette (R.B.) Ball, Charlie Cerami, Claudette Cerami; 8 grandchildren; and 9 great- grandchildren.
Special thank-you to his wonderful son-in-law, R.B. Ball for the love and support he showed during these many difficult months.
Also, our gratitude to the hospice nurses, and pastor that helped with his care.
Gentry Griffey Funeral Chapel will be in charge of his cremation at his request. To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Frederick, please visit our Tree Store.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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