Bert Neukom
March 10, 1924-Feb. 26, 2018
Bert Neukom passed
peacefully February 26,
2018 in Puyallup, WA. He
was born March 10, 1924
in Ryder, North Dakota.
He lived with his parents
and brothers on their farm
and attended grade and
high school in Ryder, ND.
After graduation he en-
listed in the US Marine
Corps, serving in the
South Pacific, 1943 to
1946, 1st Marine Division,
stationed in New Georgia
Island, New Hebrides Is-
land, Bougainville Island
and the liberation of the
Philippine Islands.
Bert was preceded in
death by: his mother,
Clover Neukom, father Al-
bert Neukom and brothers
Chet and Harold.
He is survived by: his
wife Anna, married 71
years, 5 children, Gary,
Ken, Connie, Joan, Cindy
and 13 grandchildren.
He enjoyed salmon fish
in the Puget Sound for
many years and visiting
his fishing friends at the
Point Definance boat
house, also a longtime
trout fisherman. Bert was
a member of Tacoma Elks
Lodge 174 and VFW 969.
He was a working
member of Cement Ma-
sons Local 528 for 45
years and a union
member for 70 years, en-
joying construction and
his trade.
At his request an organ
donor, and his remains
cremated with no
memorial services. God
bless you Dad!
Contact
cindy.lynn54@gmail.com.