Obituaries

Funeral Mass for Jim will stream live on YouTube beginning at 11:00 a.m. CDT on Friday, 03/22/2024. Below is a link to view the St. Thomas Aquinas YouTube Channel. We will begin streaming about 15 minutes before Mass for everyone to get settled to join us in prayer. We encourage those joining online to create a prayerful setting in their home - like a home altar space with a candle, flowers, a picture of Jim, and perhaps a special remembrance. We look forward to praying our Mass together for Jim.

Livestream link: https://www.youtube.com/c/StThomasAquinasChurchMadison/

Madison - Benedict James “Jim” Neuhauser died at Agrace Hospice on March 13, 2024 at age 79. He was born May 21, 1944 in Madison, WI, the first child of Benedict and Catherine (Synon) Neuhauser. Jim grew up in Verona, WI and graduated from Edgewood High School (1962) and the University of Wisconsin School of Pharmacy (1968).

Jim married Mary Josephine Miller on August 24, 1968. They welcomed children, Brad and Laurie in 1970 and 1972. Even as a dedicated pharmacist and small business owner, he always made time for family; the summer vacation to Hayward, WI was a highlight for over ten years. That time was filled with family and friends playing cards, waterskiing and so much laughter. Jim was also an avid gardener, raising over 70 varieties of lilies and tending wildflowers.

Jim served Madison’s west side as a pharmacist for decades, and owned Neuhauser Pharmacy on Monroe Street from 1980 to 2001. He was a charismatic fixture in the community, offering attentive and friendly care to customers and patients.

Known to many as Newey, he was always ready to swap stories and share good food and drink. Jim was a longtime member and past president of Blackhawk Country Club. A committed golfer, Jim managed the rare hole-in-one three times. He and Mary were known for taking vacations anchored by quality golf courses.

Jim is survived by his wife of 55 years, Mary, of Madison; two children, Brad (Dana) Neuhauser of Minneapolis and Laurie (Steve) Sjolund of Bonney Lake, WA; five grandchildren, Elizabeth, Joshua, and Sarah Neuhauser, and Emma and Adam Sjolund; four siblings, Jerry (Linda) Neuhauser, Cathie Sanders, Connie Kwilasz, and Jeff Neuhauser; in-laws Jim (Mary Jo) Miller; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, March 22, 2024 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 602 Everglade Dr, Madison, WI. A visitation will take place one hour prior to Mass, from 10 to 11 a.m., with a light luncheon following the service.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to First Tee of South Central Wisconsin, firstteescw.org, or the charity of your choice.

Please join in a Celebration of Jim’s Life on Sunday, May 26, 2024, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Blackhawk Country Club, 3606 Blackhawk Drive, Madison, WI. To view and sign the guestbook, please visit www.ryanfuneralservice.com.

Ryan Funeral Home & Cremation Services

5701 Odana Road

608-274-1000