James F. "Jim" Neuses

James F. "Jim" Neuses, age 92, of Asbury, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 14, 2026, surrounded by his loving family at Grand Meadows. To celebrate Jim's life, family and friends may visit from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street, where the rosary will be recited at 3:30 p.m. There will also be visitation on Friday, February, 20, 2026, at the Church of the Resurrection, 4300 Asbury Road, from 9:30 a.m. until 10:15 a.m. The funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Friday, February 20, 2026, at the church, with Rev. Phillip G. Gibbs officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery where full military honors will be accorded by the American Legion Dubuque Post 6.

Jim was born on May 25, 1933, in Sherrill, Iowa, the son of Raymond and Frieda (Klein) Neuses.

Jim graduated from Loras Academy and Loras College, Class of 1959, with his degree in accounting. He honorably served his country in France with the U.S. Army, Company B 386th Engineering Battalion. Jim married the love of his life, Rosemary C. "Rosie" Maiers, at St. Patrick's Church on September 2, 1957. They raised their family and happily celebrated 68 wedding anniversaries together. Jim was a dedicated employee. He put his accounting degree to good use with a number of hospitals throughout the years, retiring in 2002, from the Illinois EPA. When Jim wasn't working you could often find he and Rosie traveling the world, playing cards with family and friends or hitting the dance floor. He also enjoyed working in his garden and cooking. He enjoyed watching baseball and always rooted for his beloved Chicago Cubs. Jim's faith was an important part of his daily life and he was a devoted member of the Church of the Resurrection. Family was always his top priority. He truly loved spending time together at family gatherings.

Those left to cherish Jim's memory include

his loving wife,

Rosie Neuses, Asbury, IA;

6 children,

Carrie (Bob) Ahern, Weldon Spring, MO,

Laure (Tim) Schreck, Ankeny, IA,

Michael (Cathy) Neuses, Wilmette, IL,

Joan (Greg) Blaney, Wauwatosa, WI,

Julie (Paul) Dietmann, Praire du Sac, WI

and Lisa (Wendell) Holdman, Sherman, IL;

a son-in-law,

Tim Murphy, Cedarburg, WI;

16 grandchildren,

6 great-grandchildren with one more on the way,

his sister,

Elizabeth "Betty" Mango;

his in-laws,

Mary Alyce Neuses,

Ted (Carol) Maiers,

Velma O'Connell;

and his nieces and nephews.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Patricia Murphy; a brother, Gene Neuses; and his in-laws, John O'Connell, Harry Mango and Theresa (Don) Roepsch.

The family would like to thank our wonderful neighbors, Phil and Meg Arensdorf, for their constant support, day or night. Also thanks to the nurses and staff of MercyOne Dubuque, UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital, Grand Meadows, especially Mike, and Hospice of Dubuque, for the outstanding care they provided for Jim. We especially appreciate all of the prayers and visits from Father Phil and Deacon Mike, it truly meant the world to Jim and Rosie.

Cards and memorials in Jim's memory may be mailed to Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street, Dubuque, Iowa 52001, Attn. Jim Neuses Family.