Norman “Butch” P. Neuens

He was born May 25, 1943, in Iron Mountain, son of the late Clarence and Sophie (Skell) Neuens. Butch grew up in Aurora and graduated from Florence High School, Class of 1961.

Landscaping was Butch’s life, and he loved his work. In the early ’80s, Butch purchased Krans Feed and Supply and renamed it Butch Neuens Lawn and Garden Center, which he operated for years before selling. He continued his landscaping business until he retired in 2010.

Butch was proud of being one of the founders of Hope House in Iron Mountain, which was a community outreach to many of the youth in the area.

He enjoyed cooking and good food and especially liked eating and cooking the fish that his friends would bring him.

Butch will forever be remembered by his family and friends for his hard work ethic and his love for the Lord.

He is survived by seven sons, Fred (Donnette) Salczenko of Homestead, Wis., Paul (Ayse) Salczenko of Florida, Robert (Lisa) Salczenko of Iron Mountain, Jeffery Salczenko of Houston, Texas, Scott Neuens of Aurora, Wis., Bill (Samantha) Neuens of Kingsford, and Simon Neuens, Kingsford; three daughters, Gloria (Paul) Cameron of Fox Crossing, Wis., Dawn (Andy) Lassila of Kingsford, and Sophie Neuens of Iron Mountain; one sister, Joanne Berutti of Iron Mountain; one sister-in-law, Elsie Neuens of Aurora, Wis.; numerous grandchildren; great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Butch was preceded in death by one son, Norman Neuens, Jr.; one brother, Robert “Bob” Neuens; and his wife, Lorraine (Thomas) Neuens.

Visitation will be held Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, from 9:30 a.m. until noon at Maranatha Assembly of God Church in Kingsford.

Funeral services will be held at noon Saturday at the church. Pastor David Harms, his personal friend from Minnesota, will officiate.

Burial will be in Aurora Homestead Cemetery in Aurora, Wis.

You may leave a condolence or tribute for Butch’s family online at www.JacobsFuneralHomes.com.

The family has chosen the Jacobs Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Iron Mountain, to honor Butch’s legacy of life.