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Michael P. Neufeld
was a pillar of the Mountain Communities.
He worked tirelessly to keep mountain residents and over 2 million annual visitors informed, safe, and aware. More than that, he touched hundreds of businesses, organizations, and thousands of individuals with his wisdom, foresight, and heart.
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Michael P. Neufeld, "Mike" and his wife of 50 years, Susan, are perhaps best known as the owners of ROTWNEWS, a voice of the Mountain Communities.
He co-founded Crestline Connect ten years ago with Penny Shubnell, which meets every Wednesday with over 30+ businesses and organizations across the mountain. Mike may have never missed a gathering. He believed deeply that when like-minded businesses, organizations, and individuals come together to share business, community, and nonprofit goals and issues, dreams turn into reality.
We can all attest, his vision was a reality. Countless businesses, nonprofit organizations, and individuals have realized their dreams with the great assistance of Mike and Susan, Crestline Connect, and ROTWNEWS.com
One cannot imagine what we all would have done without their tireless support and untold dollars donated in advertising and support of the endeavors of the businesses, nonprofit organizations, and individuals on this mountain.
Add to that, every agency in San Bernardino County, among those California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), California Emergency Response Team (CERT), CAL FIRE, California Highway Patrol (CHP), Community Organization Active in Disaster (COAD), Emergency Communications Service (ECS), San Bernardino County Fire, Twin Peaks Sheriff's Station, the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service, and more, knew they could count on Mike and Susan working 24/7 to communicate emergency and important alerts to mountain residents and visitors.
Susan will continue the ROTWNEWS legacy. She knows she can with your support.
Losing Michael so suddenly and unexpectedly, has left his wife, Susan, without the financial resources to cover the costs of hospital, burial, and the memorial service that will honor his life in this community and beyond. Click here for GoFundMe for memorials and to lend support.
Mike loved his life and the many people who crossed his path in the mountain communities, throughout California and beyond. He will be sorely missed by these countless individuals whose lives he touched. Many of us have been honored to call him "friend" and blessed by his enduring compassion and friendship.
Before Mike blessed the Mountain Communities with his presence, he was born on July 23, 1942 in Lindsay, California. Early in his life his family moved to Porterville, California.
His calling as a journalist, and in the news business, surfaced early in life. In high school, he was an on-air personality for
the local radio station KTIP.
Mike was a graduate of the prestigious Dwight Bentel School of Journalism at San Jose State University, where he earned a double major, receiving degrees in both Speech and Drama, and Radio and Television.
If you are not able to attend the celebration, you may send your condolences to Susan Neufeld at Post Office Box 336, Crestline, CA 92325.
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