On January 12, 2013 the last and longest living of the eight Neumann children passed away. Ruth  Johanna Neuamnn Williams was 94 years old. She endured a lot of heartache in her last years but  stayed strong and wise until the very end. She is at home with her family at last but is so dearly  missed by all of us who loved her so. 



AUG. 2012 - In the near future I plan to edit and add to this site even more names, history and 

photos. I also want to link this site to a similar one on ancestry.com.

Ruth is now 94 and in the past 12-18 months has had several health issues. Although she is frail, 

her mmory is still long and she talks often of her loved ones that have passed with great joy. She 

still lives "semi" independatly in a small house right next door to mine. It is really a blessing 

to have her so close.



In 1993 Carole J. Peters Freeburn compiled a detailed history of the Neumann/Kuntz 

family tree. She was very thorough in her research and the end product was beautiful 

book that included copies old birth certificates, maps and photographs. I am using a 

copy of Carole's book to input all the names and dates onto this website for all of 

our families to use and share. 

My Grandmother, Ruth Johanna Neumann Williams, is the youngest and last surviving 

child of Charles and Maryanna Neumann. At 91 years old her mind is clear and sharp 

and 

she remembers many details and sorted stories of our family's early history. I urge 

all of you to keep in touch with her. I have included her email address in her 

profile - yes, she does do email! 

I began inputing names and dates a few months ago. I am aware that there are certain 

last names and dates missing. If you come across any of these missing items and can 

fill in the blanks for me please send me the information so I can correctly add it to 

the site. Also - since Carole finished this book there has been another whole 

generation born I'm sure. Please email me with all your updated family members so 

that 

we can make this website as complete as possible. I will work on updating this site 

periodically. I hope in the future to post photos - old and current as well as scan 

the old maps and certificates for all to see.

Several of us cousins and cousins-once-removed (Sheri, Jill, Daryl, Barbara Jo, 

Debbie, Denise, Linda and Diane) have been in contact these past few years over the 

internet and through Facebook. It's a real treat to get to know your family again - 

as 

friends. Please join us!   Sheri Lynn Jensen