Inez M. “Nezzie” Neuser

Inez M. “Nezzie” Neuser, age 96, of St. Vincent’s Home, died on Thursday, August 20, 2020 in the Home. She was born on July 13, 1924 in Fall Creek Township, the daughter of Carl G. and Nellie (Dodd) Keil. She married Paul F. Neuser “Herdie” on June 6, 1946 in St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church. He preceded her in death on April 3, 1996.

Nezzie was a graduate of Payson Seymour High School and later attended Hannibal La Grange College. She was employed as a teacher for St. Francis School from 1961 until her retirement in 1973.

Nezzie was a member of St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church, where she was an active member of the Ladies of St. Francis and the Secular Franciscans. She was part of the Sunset Home Auxiliary and participated in Quincy Cursillo. Nezzie also had volunteered with the American Red Cross and at Blessing Hospital.

Survivors include her daughter, Mary Calcaterra (Edward) of Chesterfield, Missouri; two daughters-in-law, Mary Lavery Neuser and Kathy Lavery Neuser both of Quincy; one sister, Ruth Seckman (Charles) of Simi Valley, CA; six grandchildren: Luke Neuser, Gina Holt (Patrick) Laura Zanger (Joe) Jesse Neuser, Amy Junkerman (Nick) and Nick Neuser. 8 Great grandchildren: Eva Zanger, Abram Zanger, Elizabeth Zanger, Paul Zanger, Mary Jane Zanger, Henry Zanger, Gabriel Neuser and Renli Neuser.

In addition to her husband, Nezzie was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers in infancy, a sister, Velma Burwinkel and her two sons, Robert Paul Neuser and William Kent Neuser.

A Private Mass of Christian Burial will be held followed by a burial in Calvary Cemetery. Please be with us in prayer. Memorials may be made to St. Francis School.

19 Comments

  1. Therese Timpe Alexander on November 16, 2022 at 5:09 pm

    Mrs. Nueser was a kind, inspiring and innovative teacher. I recall fondly Friday afternoon’s game of ‘Quizmo’ in fourth grade.

  2. Pat ann Livingston on November 16, 2022 at 5:09 pm

    I met Inez when we both lived at the Sunset Apartments, and what a sweet lady she was. We could talk a long time about St. Francis school and my step-dads family. The lord is receiving an angel into his flock.

  3. Sandy Freiburg on November 16, 2022 at 5:09 pm

    My dear friends, my prayers are with you. Nezzie was a warm and vibrant Catholiic woman. i remember her well. Lovingly, Sandy

  4. Paul Havermale on November 16, 2022 at 5:09 pm

    So sorry for the loss of your loved one. May she Rest in Peace. God Bless.

  5. Billy and Laverne Meyer on November 16, 2022 at 5:09 pm

    Our condolences to Mrs. Neuser’s family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

  6. Diana Keller on November 16, 2022 at 5:09 pm

    So sorry for your loss. She was one of the sweetest teachers at St Francis

  7. dorothy amen musholt on November 16, 2022 at 5:09 pm

    went to school with Inez at Payson.Visited her sometimes at St Vincents. She was a sweet and caring lady. My sympathy to her family,

  8. Don Benz on November 16, 2022 at 5:09 pm

    Dear Family – A wonderful teacher, mother, friend – I walked home from school with her and Bobby many times – I wish you peace

  9. Judy Albsmeyer McSpadden on November 16, 2022 at 5:09 pm

    Mary Ruth and family, Your Mom was such a wonderful person. She was so sweet and kind. I always enjoyed the stories that she and my Mom would tell of their childhood.

  10. Jeff & Joanne Bergman on November 16, 2022 at 5:09 pm

    Luke & entire family our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. RIP Jeff & Joanne Bergman

  11. Dave Bockhold on November 16, 2022 at 5:09 pm

    Mrs. Neuser was my 4th grade teacher at St. Francis in 66-67 and my favorite teacher ever; sweet, wonderful lady. May she rest in peace in heaven.

  12. Dave Goehl on November 16, 2022 at 5:09 pm

    She was my 4th grade teacher around 1970. I learned a lot from her (educational and life lessons)! I will always remember her and thank the Lord for her presence in my life!

  13. Lori Russell on November 16, 2022 at 5:09 pm

    My prayers for all of her family! She has spent time with me in my home and she always had very positive things and words of wisdom to impart to me. She was one of God’s angels here on earth!

  14. Carol Turek on November 16, 2022 at 5:09 pm

    She was my favorite teacher as a youngster. She always had a friendly smile!

  15. Dennis Lavery on November 16, 2022 at 5:09 pm

    She was one of God’s angels on earth and a blessing to every one who knew her

  16. Diane Andrew on November 16, 2022 at 5:09 pm

    Mrs. Neisen was a favorite teacher of many at St. Francis School. She was a kind and caring person. May she Rest In Peace!

  17. becky millet on November 16, 2022 at 5:09 pm

    she was such a kind, sweet lady…God bless her,,,

  18. Kathy Boll on November 16, 2022 at 5:09 pm

    Prayers and condolences to the family. Nezzie was an incredible woman and I felt honored to call her my Godmother. Rest in peace Nezzie.

  19. Mark Schuering on November 16, 2022 at 5:09 pm

    Kind, wonderful lady who was my teacher at St. Francis School back in the day. Rest in Peace in Heaven Mrs. Neuser.

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