News staff
Neal William Altenburg, Sr. passed away peacefully on December 3, 2024, in Hancock, Wisconsin, at the age of almost 90!
Neal was born into a family of farming on December 9, 1934, to Kenneth and Marion (Stratton) Altenburg and was a 1952 graduate of PJ Jacobs High School.
Neal was a devoted husband, sharing nearly 70 years of marriage with his cherished wife, Annette. Together, they built a life filled with love, laughter, and resilience.
Neal was the proud father of six children, each of whom carries forward his legacy of integrity and dedication, (and need to propagate): Deborah (late Steven) Craig, Neal “Bill” Altenburg, Jr., Mark Altenburg (Lisanne Lavoie), Joel (Julie) Altenburg, Ellen Altenburg-Wadel (Greg Wadel), and Richard Altenburg and grandchildren Amy (Jerry) Stafford, Tony (Jolene ) Craig, Barry “Bear” Craig, Diana (Josh) Henke, Mitchell Altenburg ( David Lerner), William Altenburg, Daniel (Jessica) Altenburg, Arielle Altenburg (partner Loren Trujillo), Justin Altenburg, Jared Wadel, Haley Wadel (fiancé Patrick Heidtke), Stacy Higgins, Shannon Altenburg (Patrick Gallo), Maximilian Altenburg, West Altenburg, River Altenburg, and great grandchildren Jasmine Stafford, Kaden Stafford, Isabelle Craig, Sawyer Craig, Dalton (Cheyenne) Lamb, Alexis Henke, Emily Henke, Bailey Henke, Dana Altenburg-Lerner, Akiva Altenburg-Lerner, Apollo Altenburg, Leia Altenburg, Bryson Wadel, Mason Higgins, and great-great grandson Miles Henke-Smith. Neal leaves behind many loving relatives including his siblings Harold (late Jean) Altenburg, Olive Hamilton, Tom (Colleen) Altenburg, and Mary (late Ken) Steinke, as well as very special friends, Lynne Altenburg, John Jolivette, Ernst Hannemann and Louie “the Honeyman.”
Neal was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Marion, and brother Eugene Altenburg.
To honor Neal’s wishes, cremation has taken place.
Stahl Funeral & Cremation Services is assisting the family with arrangements.
A celebration of life is planned for May 18, 2025, at the Hancock Community Center.
