~ IN MEMORY ~
USAF veteran, NWA/DL Capt. Joseph Martin Neumann
February 19, 1957
- March 2, 2026
Joseph “Joe” Martin Neumann joined Northwest
Airlines 07-21-1989 and retired with Delta Air Lines in 2022 based MSP. Joe is survived by his wife Barbara, and by
his children and their families.
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Joseph Martin Neumann Obituary
Joseph M. Neumann, age 69, of Osseo, MN, passed
away on March 2, 2026.
Joe was born February 19, 1957, in Minneapolis, MN
to Carol and Ralph Neumann. He grew up in Maple Grove and attended Osseo Senior
High School before being appointed to the United States Air Force Academy,
where he captained the parachute team and proudly graduated with the Class of
1979 (LCWB).
After graduation, he served 10 years of active
duty in the U.S. Air Force flying F-4s and F-16s. He continued his aviation
career as a commercial pilot with Northwest Airlines and then Delta Air Lines
until retiring at age 65 in 2022. While God blessed him with a long flying
career, he was vocal that the FAA had the retirement age wrong—he would have
flown forever.
Though he loved flying—faster than he ever drove
his truck—Joe was best known for his devout Orthodox Christian faith and
service to others. He served in many capacities at his beloved St. Mary’s
Orthodox Cathedral and within the wider Twin Cities Pan-Orthodox community,
generously sharing his time and talents through Orthodox Prison Ministry, Focus
MN and the St. Mary’s choir. The corner of 17th & 5th NE will miss his
vigilant security watchfulness on feast days, festivals, and every Sunday
morning.
Aside from his faith, Joe’s greatest blessing was
his family. He married his love, Barbara Ann, upon graduating from the Academy
in 1979. They shared 46½ years of blessed marriage, remaining true sweethearts
and partners in everything. Together they raised four children and while he was
a proud father, nothing brought him more joy than his grandsons—Daniel, Henry,
and George. They were his sidekicks in projects around the house, theological
conversations, kombucha brewing, and survival skills practice. Grampa ensured
they wore matching ear protection for both smoothie blending and the many air
shows they attended together. Sharing his passion for jets and airplanes with
the boys brought him immense joy.
Joe was the adoring and watchful brother of nine
siblings—whom he loved deeply and was endlessly proud of— no matter what. He
was uncle to 25 incredible nieces and nephews, and Godfather to many cherished
godchildren. His prayer list filled a three-ring binder, and he faithfully
prayed for loved ones—and anyone who might need it—each day. He had more great
friends than any introvert should, and could spend hours chatting with
strangers who most often became friends.
Joseph is survived by his wife, Barbie; children
Jeanette & Ryan Dressen, Joanne Neumann, Jane & Christos Traikos, and
John Neumann; and grandsons Daniel & Henry Dressen and George Traikos. He
is also survived by siblings Mary & Dennis Zacharias, Pat Neumann, Cindy
& Bill Swan, Julie Neumann, Fr. Bill & Matushka Marcy Neumann, Laurie
& Jim Thompson, Christine & Kat Jobanputra, Tom Neumann, and John &
Leslie Neumann; in-laws Steve Warian, Susan Cyronek & Patrick Elwell, and
John & Mary Warian; and many adored nieces, nephews, godchildren, and
friends.
Joseph was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph
& Carol Neumann; in-laws Jeanette & Peter Warian; niece Amy Armstrong;
nephews Tony Armstrong & Will Pesek; beloved brother-in-law Mark Cyronek;
and USAFA roommate Jeffery Scott Larsh.
In lieu of flowers, please get your oil changed
and don't forget to check six—it’s what Dad would have wanted. Memorials may be
made to St. Mary’s Orthodox Cathedral or Focus MN.
Visitation at St. Mary's Orthodox Cathedral Chapel
(1701 NE 5th St) on Sunday, March 8th, 2026 from 2-5 PM with Vigil Prayers
(Parastas) at 3:30 PM. Funeral service at St. Mary's Greek Orthodox Church
(3450 Irving Ave. S.) Monday, March 9th, 2026 at 12 Noon with visitation 1/2
hour prior. Interment St. Mary's Orthodox Cemetery. Full Final Military Honors
provided by the Kraus – Hartig VFW Honor Guard Rifle Squad.
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