Robert Francis Neuwirth

Robert’s life began on February 5, 1938, in Lost Springs, KS. He was the son of John L. and Josephine (Hensley) Neuwirth. Robert attended Lost Springs school and farmed nearly his entire life. He also served his country in the United States Army Reserve from 1960 until 1966 as a cook, along with several other area reservists. Robert was united in marriage to Rose Mary Schneweis on June 3, 1961, in Odin, KS. The Neuwirth’s farmed near Pilsen for nearly 58 years. Robert was a faithful parishioner of St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church in Pilsen and was a faithful supporter of the Father Emil Kapaun cause for sainthood. He is survived by his daughters Diana Stanfill of Salina, and Laurie (Jay) Brunner of Marion, grandchildren Crystal (Gary) Barnett of Salina, Mitchell Neuwirth of Lost Springs, Jason Brunner of Herington, and Josh Brunner of Herington, great grandchildren Elijah, Easton, Ellis, and Elise. Robert passed away on Friday July 19, 2024, at Cedarhurst Assisted Living in Salina. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Rose Mary, son Duane Neuwirth, granddaughter Kristin Brunner and sister Dorothy Dennis. Robert’s family will gather with friends on Wednesday July 24, 2024, from 4-6 p.m. at Yazel Megli Funeral Home, Marion. His funeral vigil and rosary will begin on Wednesday July 24, 2024, at 7 p.m. at St. John Nepomucene Church in Pilsen. Mass will be celebrated on Thursday at 10 a.m. at the church. He will be laid to rest in Pilsen Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Robert’s name may be directed to the Father Kapaun Legacy Fund. Please sign his online guestbook and leave a memory of Robert at www.yazelmeglifh.com.