Dick Neuman passed away quietly at his residence in Saratoga on Dec. 11, 2012 after his long battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 60 years young. Dick was born in Rawlins on July 17, 1952 to H.T. and Evelyn Neuman.
He attended schools in Rawlins and later attended Casper College then the University of Wyoming. After this he went to work for his father at Neuman Transit Co., in Rawlins, along with his four brothers.
Dick moved to Saratoga in 1992. In 1995, Neuman Transit was sold after 81 years in business in Casper and Rawlins. Dick then attended the University of Wyoming again and received his bachelor’s degree in English. Dick soon found himself teaching young people in High School as well as helping out in theatrical plays in Rawlins. He did a short stint in Rawlins and then found himself teaching in the Platte Valley and still working with youngsters in various plays and theatrical groups. Dick was very dedicated to the young people in Rawlins and the Platte Valley and made a big difference in their young lives. He married his long-time girlfriend and soulmate Beth Carter in 2011.
Dick was very involved in a 12-step program in the Saratoga area and was very close to those individuals involved. He will miss this group tremendously and I am sure they will miss him also. Dick will always be remembered for his engaging manner with all acquaintances. He always had time to listen and talk. He loved people and people loved Dick.
Dick loved acting and directing plays, fishing and hunting, and he especially loved his dogs. Music was a passion of his all of his life. Dick left a mark on many people and he will forever be in our hearts and souls. We will miss him immensely.
Dick was preceded in death by his mother, Evelyn and father, H.T. Ted Neuman and his step-mother Joyce. They will greet him with big smiles and open arms. He left his wife Beth in Saratoga with some great memories.
He also has a daughter, Chelsea Torres, from Laramie. Sister Irene Mikkelsen lives in Saratoga and sister Judy Dalton lives in Sun City, Ariz. Brothers Craig, Tom, and Mike live in Rawlins and Jeff resides in Cheyenne. Uncle Dick had many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013 at 1 p.m. at the Platte Valley Community Center.
It will be a time of remembrance and celebration of Dick’s life. All are encouraged to remember a special time with Dick and can share with all if you are willing to, so start thinking of one. Godspeed Dick Neuman.
Please don’t buy flowers. Please send money of any amount to Dick’s favorite pastime and charity: Checks can be sent to in Dick’s name:
Saratoga Middle/High School (SMHS) Drama Dept.
Attn: Ronda
P.O. Box 1710
Saratoga, WY 82331
In the memo please note “Drama” Dept.
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