Born: Thursday Apr-28-1938
Died: Monday Jun-12-2023
Funeral: Saturday Jun-17-2023

Morrison Funeral Home
& Crematory
188 S. Hwy 24
Rupert, Idaho 83350
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John Neiwert, 85, died June 12, 2023, at his home near Hazelton, Idaho.

John was born on April 28, 1938, in Burley, Idaho, to John and Pauline (Koch) Neiwert. He graduated with the first class of the new Minidoka County High School in 1956. John served in the National Guard for 9 years.

On July 14, 1964, John married Marilyn Hogg. John worked as a mechanic and hauled milk before they moved to their farm near Hazelton in 1967 where they enjoyed farm life for the next 56 years. John continued to successfully use farm tools and techniques that most farmers had discarded. The farm became affectionately known as “Retro Acres.”

John shared a love of the land, machinery, motorcycles, and fishing with his family.

Many family outings included picnics in the mountains and motorcycle rides.

John is the father of three sons and one daughter: Norman of Hazelton; Neil (Angela) of Bellevue; Ellen (Troy) Cooper, Petersboro, Utah; Nathan (deceased) (Jillea, Andrew Young, Shoshone). He has 8 grandchildren: Audrey (Myles) Byers, Twila Neiwert, Laura (Mike)Newell, Isaiah Neiwert, Seth Cooper, Caleb Young, Jackson Young, Colby Young, and 3 great-grandchildren: Hadlie Byers, Boone Byers, and Nathan Newell. John is brother to Leona (Dale) Svoboda Dorothy (Alvin) Schenk, Garold (Linda) Neiwert, Judy (Steve) Batman, and Julie (Brian) Woodford.

Family and friends are invited to attend the graveside service at the Paul Cemetery on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at 11:30 a.m. Services are under the direction of Morrison Funeral Home, 188 S. Hwy. 24, Rupert, Idaho.

Condolences:

Rest in heaven Uncle Johnny. You’ll be greatly missed and forever in our hearts...Patrick Batman

I have so many good memories and will be thinking of them and you, hang in there! Love, Merri Neiwert

Johnnie, you were my best friend!...Ray Neiwert

Uncle Johnny is going to be missed. He had a love for cars. When I would see Uncle Johnny he would always ask me how many miles I had on my 05 Subaru. He knew I was shooting for a milestone 400,000! When I hit my milestone I couldn’t wait to tell him and send him a picture of the odometer. When I got to see him after that he was grinning from ear to ear. I could tell he was as excited as I was. Thinking about all of you and sending my love...Suzan Schenk