1940 - 2025
Eddie Frank Neubecker, 84, of Winfield, Kansas, passed away Friday evening, January 3, 2025, at Winfield Senior Living.
Born May 25, 1940, in Grenola, Kansas, he was the son of Merle Dean and Bernice (Garretson) Neubecker. He was raised and received his education in Burden and Grenola, graduating from Central of Burden High School in 1958.
Eddie was united in marriage to Karon LaVerne Peningar on September 7, 1966, in Miami, Oklahoma. The couple made their first home in Wichita and later moved to Burden, and then made their home in Winfield. In 1991, they moved to Dexter and owned and operated Neubecker Liquor Store and later added Neubecker Mini Storage. They continued to run the businesses until the late 1990’s, when they retired. Eddie also worked for Cessna and General Electric, retiring from General Electric in 2000. In 2002, the couple made their final move back to Winfield. Karon preceded him in death on March 17, 2014.
Eddie was a good husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He was a boy scout leader, served as Mayor of Dexter and Exalted Ruler of the Winfield Elk’s Lodge. He enjoyed teaching his sons to fish, hunt, and become good men. Most of all, he loved his family and friends and will be greatly missed.
His family includes his sons, David Neubecker and Dominick Neubecker; his grandchildren, Michael and Lori; and brother Donnie Joe Neubecker.
In addition to his parents and wife, Eddie was preceded in death by sons, Dennis, Ricky and Robin Neubecker, sisters, Darlene and April Joy, and granddaughter Kimberly Neubecker.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Friday, January 10, 2025, at Miles Funeral Service. Interment will follow at Cambridge Cemetery. A visitation is scheduled at Miles Funeral Service on Thursday from 4 to 8 P.M. The family will greet friends from 4 to 6 that evening.
A memorial has been established in Eddie’s name for Central of Burden High School. Contributions may be made through the funeral home.
