Timothy "Tim" Neugent
May 31, 2023
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Timothy “Tim” Neugent, the “King of Joy,” 73, passed away on May 31, 2023, surrounded by his loving family at UnityPoint Taylor House Hospice. He’s now celebrating a life well-lived in Heaven and drinking his favorite beer, Pabst Blue Ribbon, and an Old Fashioned.
Born on December 3, 1949, Tim is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Diane; children, Brian (Callie), Katie (Christopher) Tigges, and Sean (Danielle); grandchildren, Marlie Heisler, Phineas and Owen Neugent, and Theodore and Cecelia Tigges; brothers, Gerard (Mary Lou) and Kevin (JoAnne); sister-in-law Judith Kohnlein; as well as many nieces and nephews.
An Army Veteran, Tim was a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh and earned an MBA from Purdue University. He had many incredible ventures from sales to president and business-owner. Most recently, he was involved in the ISU Startup Factory and Drake Entrepreneurship Program, in which he has a yearly award named after him that represents the highest achievement in purpose-driven entrepreneurship. In 1997, he was also awarded Entrepreneur of the Year.
His greatest venture, however, was being with his family and friends, especially at his family cabin, aka “Happy Place”, in the Northwoods of Minocqua, Wisconsin. An avid sports fan, Tim enjoyed cheering and “coaching” the Green Bay Packers and Milwaukee Brewers.
He was preceded in death by his parents Dave and Marie; parents-in-law Einard and Cecelia Davidson; brother, Dennis; sisters-in-law, Geraldine Neugent and Patricia Davidson; brothers-in-law, Ronald Davidson and Leroy Kohnlein.
A visitation will be held on June 6, 2023, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street. Mass of Christian burial will be held on June 7, 2023, at 10 a.m. at St. Anthony Catholic Church, 15 Indianola Avenue. A private interment will take place at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network or Richard Deming Cancer Center at MercyOne Des Moines.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Marcia & Doug Mueller-Walter
06/09/2023
Dear Diane and family,
I remember you and Tim as teenagers at the "fun farm" barn dance and then in Minocqua at our chance meeting. You shared so many happy years together and then an extra 4 due to his brave battle for health. His accomplishment are numerous, but your lovely family is indeed the jewel. May you take solace knowing his life was so well lived.
Love, cousin Marcia (in CA)
Phil and Ramona (Rhea) Schroeder
06/06/2023
Dear Diane and Family. We are thinking of you today and sending love and sympathy your way. We have fond memories of spending time with you and Tim in Des Moines and will always remember Tim as fun loving and a good friend. God bless you and your family and bring you peace.
Jake and Tara Lundgren
06/06/2023
Thinking of you Diane, Gerry and the entire family. Tim always put a smile on our face anytime we saw him. Know that we are praying for comfort and peace for you all during this time.
Pat Bowen
06/05/2023
Diane and family.
My heart, so raw in loss right now, feels your pain. Please know that the power to lift you up is stronger than all that holds you down.
"When we lose someone we love we must learn not to live without them, but to live with the love they left behind."
Tim was a lover of life, you will always have that memory of him along with many others. Peace to you all during this time.
Dan and Marlene Drumel
06/04/2023
Our deepest sympathies to you and your family.
John C and Michelle Kline
06/04/2023
We are so sorry for your loss. God bless!
Diane Foss
06/04/2023
Hi Diane - Mike and I are so sorry to hear of Tims passing. We enjoyed talking with you both at the Civic Center (adjoining seats) over the years. He is gone too soon.
John Miksich
06/04/2023
Tim was a wonderful benefactor for our fledging start-up company. His ideas and energy were contagious. He helped us find a way!!!!
Paul Blum
06/04/2023
I had the privilege of knowing and working with Tim during his days in the engine business at Kohler Co. Tim was the joy and "spark plug" of our lives both in and out of the office. Our thoughts are with Diane and family.
JAEY SEDLACEK
06/04/2023
Tim was a gift and a blessing to know and be with. Tim lived life in a different gear and was an inspiration. Peace and grace to Diane and family.
Ruth Townsdin
06/03/2023
To Diane and Tim's entire family, it was a privilege and joy to be a neighbor and friend to Tim , Diane and the children. He was a wonderful man and I will always think of him with fondness.
Ruth
Joe Lemke
06/03/2023
My heart goes out to Diane and brother Jerry and the entire Neugent family. I have known Tim and Jerry and their families for many many years from Wakonda Club❤
Greg Lewis
06/02/2023
God's strength and peace to Diane and the Neugent family. Words can not express the loss we are all feeling.