Paul “Buzz” Neumann
Paul “Buzz” Neumann died March 28, 2021, at the age of 80. After a long battle with his health he chose to live his final days at home surrounded by family.
Buzz was born in Bemidji, Minnesota, and was the middle of five children. His parents were Fern and Joseph Neumann. Buzz loved the outdoors; he grew up hunting and fishing and especially enjoyed his adventures at his Uncle Louie’s property at Medicine Lake.
Buzz began dating his lifelong love, LuAnne, while in high school. After graduating from Bemidji High School he worked as a mechanic before enlisting in the Army. He was proud to become a U.S. Paratrooper. Buzz loved to skydive and the Army took him to Okinawa, Thailand, Korea and finally Fairbanks, Alaska, where he settled for life.