Clint Neugebauer

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Clint Neugebauer, 54, of Mitchell, SD, died Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at Avera Queen of Peace Hospital in Mitchell. Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Friday, June 3, 2022, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Visitation will be from 5-7:00 PM Thursday, June 2, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church with a 6:30 PM scripture service. Arrangements by Bittner Funeral Chapel.

A live-stream of the funeral service may be viewed at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGtZKZ2_rM05UWHTrHOURxg

Clint Gene Neugebauer, a special angel on earth, was born on July 1, 1967, to Gene & Sharon (Thill) Neugebauer. He joined a big sister, Teresa, on the family farm in rural Dimock. Clint was a true farm boy through and through. He loved the animals, growing crops, harvesting, and preparing the hard work into hearty meals his entire life. His farm adventures and time spent with his family created many wonderful memories that he often reminisced about including his favorite Appaloosa pants, getting stuck in the barb wire fence, the long walk to the road to get on the school bus, missing school to sort cattle, never getting to Herter’s, and testing his mother’s patience with the endless supply of joke books. The family moved into Dimock when Clint was 11 where he created lasting friendships with neighbors Ron Weber and Paul “Goobie” Weber. Clint developed a love of hunting and trapping in his teenage years that lasted his lifetime.

A constant comrade from childhood until the day he died was his cousin, Chad Neugebauer. Chad was more like a brother than a cousin. They spent countless hours playing catch out in the yard growing up. Chad rode his trike down the gravel road to hang out with Clint. They share a lifetime of memories which one of Clint’s favorites was when he became a teenager. Because Chad could do nothing about it or be one too for a few years. He chuckled every time he thought of it.

Over the years he used his talents in different occupations, road maintenance, grain bin construction, custom cabinet work with his Uncle Dennis, pheasant cleaning, and cooking at Crystal Manor where he formed a deep bond with the entire Buus & Seivert families. He loved the residents as well and enjoyed visiting with them to hear their life stories. His goal was to share a little humor with them every day to get them to smile.

Clint enjoyed playing all types of card games at home or Vic’s. He discovered the game of darts in the early 1990s which he played for over twenty-five years. It was through this passion that he met his soul mate in 1993. Their friendship grew over the next five years until they lived in the same apartment complex for three months before they realized they were neighbors. They walked out of the building at the same time to go to a dart meeting and the rest was history. Clint married Tamara (Cole) Neugebauer on March 4, 2000. It was the same date that his grandparents were united in marriage and Tami wears his grandmother’s ring.

Their union brought two more people into his life that quickly built an incredible bond with them, Dennis “Big D” and Janice Leistra. Countless time was spent with them over the years playing cards and hunting. He enjoyed just driving the country with Big D and talking about everything under the sun. It was more about the conversation and less about the hunt.

Together Clint and Tami enjoyed many years of playing darts, playing cards, gardening, canning, developing relationships with family & friends, and strengthening their faith. They loved gathering for home-cooked meals with family & friends. Clint’s talents in the kitchen & grill were unmatched. He always credited Mom 101.

Clint had special relationships with all his aunts & uncles. He treasured those times and memories of family dinners and gatherings, especially the park picnics. Clint will always be remembered for his unique sense of humor & quick wit. His infectious smile and that gentle belly laugh when he knew he had you in a good joke. Clint was happy to help someone in need. He loved sharing his vast knowledge in multiple subjects. Clint was taken from us far too soon, but the heavens have gained a bright star. He will be deeply missed by many…

Grateful for sharing in his life his wife of 21 years, Tami (Cole) Neugebauer aka Red, Hermie; sister, Teresa (Mike) Meier; nephew, Mike; and special friend Pegge. He is also survived by his brother and sisters-in-law, Cher (Terrence) Stange, Dixie (James) Sidla, and Doug (Nancy) Cole, and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.

Preceding Clint in death are his parents, Gene (2011) and Sharon (2020) Neugebauer; grandparents, George & Hilda Neugebauer and Matt & LaVonne Thill; parents-in-law, Maynard (1999) and Marilyn (1999) Cole; and brother-in-law, Richard Cole (2012).

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