Heroes from Home - Marshfield Now! News- LaVerne A. Neve, 99, Remembered for a Life of Service and Dedication to Community

Heroes from Home - Marshfield Now! News
LaVerne A. Neve, 99, Remembered for a Life of Service and Dedication to Community
Marshfield, WI — LaVerne A. Neve, a beloved community member, veteran, and public servant, passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at the age of 99 at Stoney River Living in Marshfield.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, April 24, at 11:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Marshfield. A Knights of Columbus rosary service will begin at 9:30 a.m., followed by visitation until the time of service. Rev. Douglas Robertson will officiate. Burial will take place at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, with military honors by American Legion Post 54 and Taps performed by great-niece, Ensign Natashia Neve, USN. Rembs Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Born on April 15, 1926, in Magnolia, Wisconsin, Neve grew up on a dairy farm in Cary Township as the eldest of seven siblings. After graduating from Pittsville High School in 1944, he enlisted in the U.S. Army, beginning a military career that spanned three major conflicts—World War II, the Korean Conflict, and the Vietnam Era. He retired from the Army in 1970 and continued serving his community as a member of the Marshfield Police Department until 1988.
Following retirement, Neve remained deeply involved in civic life. He taught senior driving courses and motorcycle safety classes throughout Central Wisconsin and was active in numerous organizations, including the VFW, American Legion, DAV, Knights of Columbus, and the Republican Committee of Wood County. Known for his love of conversation, he was a regular at local spots affectionately called “Coffee 1” and “Coffee 2.”
LaVerne is survived by his children Ronald Neve (Portland, OR), Linda Majors (Fountain Inn, SC), and Susanna Ramey (Marshfield); four grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and siblings Edward, Larry, and Caroline. He is also remembered fondly by his close friend MaryAnn Burr.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Christine, his parents, and several siblings.
LaVerne Neve's story of service and commitment can be viewed on Marshfield Broadcasting – Marshfield Now! Channel 990 and online at www.marshfieldbroadcasting.com.