Franklin E. "Frank" Neuman

Franklin E. "Frank" Neuman, age 84, of Maple Grove; born in Eden Valley on January 22, 1942 and passed away at home on April 11, 2026 after a courageous battle with cancer. Frank graduated from Eden Valley High School in 1959 and then proudly served in the US Army and National Guard. Frank was a Local #10 Union sheet metal worker for over 30 years. Frank was a legendary Arctic Cat drag racer and after retirement, he designed and built an ice shaver and shaved ice racing tracks. He enjoyed farming at the family farm and hunting and fishing with his family. 

Preceded in death by his parents, Emil and Anna; his beloved wife, Karen; and brother, Clayton. 

Survived by his children, Mike (Jennifer) Neuman, Jeff (Lori) Neuman, Jim (Sheryl) Neuman, and Patti (Vance) Levens; grandchildren, Emilee (Neil), Jessica (Mike), Anna, Madyson (Wyatt), Ryan, Lauren, Danielle (Garett), and Jacob; great granddaughter, Layla; siblings, Gordon (Mona), Lloyd, Elvera; and sister-in-law, Bev. 

A Celebration of Frank's Life will be at 3 PM Sunday, 4/19/26, at Advent Lutheran Church, 9475 Jefferson Hwy., Maple Grove, with visitation starting at 1:30 PM. Private interment at St. Vincent's Cemetery, Osseo. In honoring Frank's memory, we invite all who knew him to join us in celebrating a truly remarkable life filled with joy, family, and unforgettable adventures.