He was the beloved husband of Joanne Verzier Newman; devoted father of Jessica Lockwood and her husband Scott, Christopher Kurts and his wife Savanna Meekins, and Matthew Newman; dear son of Annie Newman and the late Chester Newman; and loving brother of Isabelle Elliott and her husband Eddie, Robert Newman and his wife Carole, Scott Newman and his wife Wendy, Ronald Newman and his partner Joe, and Raymond Newman and his wife Rose. He is also survived by loving family members and friends.

A visitation was held at Schimunek Funeral Home Inc. on Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012 from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. where a funeral service was held on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012 at 10 a.m. Interment followed the service at Gardens of Faith Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project PO BOX 758517 Topeka, Kan. 66675. www.schimunekfuneralhomes.com