Clare Rae Dix

1941 - 2023

Clare Dix went peacefully to be with the Lord on December 14, 2023, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Clare was born on November 2, 1941, in Spokane, Washington. A proud original "military brat," during World War II her early years were spent on military bases throughout the United States. Following the war, as she waited with her mother Bernice, brother Carl, and sister Janet, to be reunited with their father Col. (USAF) Gustav A. Neuberg in Japan, they lived for several months on the ancestral ranch in Bernice, Montana. The family lived on Clark Air Base in the Philippines in the post-war years before returning to the United States and ultimately settling in Falls Church, where Clare became neighbors with a young Marine named Dennis who would become her husband of 57 years. Clare graduated from George Mason High School in 1959 and kept in touch with her dear Mustang family for the rest of her life. After graduating with a Bachelor of Business Administration from American University, Clare worked for Arlington-Fairfax Savings & Loan where she easily secured "coolest grandmother story of all time," discussing how she was once held up at the Seven Corners branch. After settling in Vienna, Clare became an active member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church, as well as with various community organizations and philanthropic endeavors. Apart from lovingly doting on her family, Clare's other passions were gardening, arts and crafts, music, cooking, traveling, and spending time by the swimming pool. She particularly loved summer vacations with the family and grandkids at the Outer Banks. Clare is survived by her sons Matthew (Laura Friedrich) and Mark (Heidi Reester); granddaughters Kaley, Erika, and Reese; grandson Luke; her brother and sister, and nephews Carter and Justin Neuberg, and James Kremer. A celebration of life will be held Sunday, March 17 at 3 p.m. at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 2589 Chain Bridge Road, Vienna, Virginia 22181; Clare requested that attendees wear bright colors. The family suggests that you consider making donations in her name to the American Cancer Society or Emmanuel Lutheran Church. Online condolences and fond memories may be offered to the family at: