Jeanette "Jean" Neumeister

NEUMEISTER, Jeanette R., “Jean” (Schwieterman), age 85, formerly of Oakwood, passed away on Monday, November 2, 2026.

Jean was born in Coldwater, Ohio, on January 24, 1941, the oldest child of the late Matt and Coletta (Luthman) Schwieterman, Sr. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Robert E. “Bob” Neumeister, three children, Amy (Eric) Youngquist, Jim (Tasha) Neumeister, and Stefan (Sharon) Neumeister, and eight grandchildren, Zachary, Matthew, Sarah, Jack, Annabelle, Lilly, Quinn and Sadie.

Upon graduating from the University of Dayton, Jean taught English at West Carrollton High School until the birth of her first child. While raising her children, she was always active in the community. She played tennis at Hollinger, Kettering, and Dayton Tennis Centers, golf at Walnut Grove and NCR Country Clubs, and was an avid runner, starting with the Lou Cox group at Smith School, completing the Dayton Half Marathon, and helping to start and organize the Oakwood Run. A savvy businesswoman, Jean founded and directed Gem Roofing, managed several apartment buildings, and was a shrewd investor. She volunteered with numerous community organizations, including the Oakwood PTA and Booster Club, TWIGs, and the Planned Parenthood Book Loft and Book Fair. She amassed a wide circle of friends through these organizations, as well as the Dayton Ski Club, her book club, sewing circle, and tennis and walking groups. Jean and Bob enjoyed winters in Venice, Florida, where she was a member of the Waterford Golf Club, Venice Yacht Club, and Red Hat Society. She also loved gathering in Venice with their Friday night wine club, Saturday morning coffee group, and Devonshire North neighbors. Bob and Jean relished traveling abroad and visiting their children and grandchild. Jean lived life to the fullest and could always be found at the center of the party.

Surviving siblings and in-laws include Joan (Bill) Geise, Trish (Ken) Wrightsman, Ralph (Jane) Schwieterman, Romie (Brenda) Schwieterman, Chris (Jerry) Schulte, Marilyn Schwieterman, Teresa Rose, Carol Beckman, and Herb Hoppe, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Jean was preceded in death by Bob’s parents, Ernie and Lee Neumeister, siblings, Ken Schwieterman, Matt Schwieterman Jr., Phyllis Rose, and Christopher Schwieterman, and in-laws, Joyce Schwieterman, Dee Schwieterman, Tom Rose and Joanne Hoppe.

The family will receive relatives and friends from 4:00 to 6:00 pm on Tuesday, November 24 at the Routsong Funeral Home, 2100 E. Stroop Road, Kettering, and funeral services will be held at 10:30 am on Wednesday, November 25 at Incarnation Catholic Church, 55 Williamsburg Road, Centerville. Internment will follow in David’s Cemetery, 4600 Mad River Road, Kettering. Our family would like to express our deepest thanks for the wonderful care mom received at Bethany Village. Memorial contributions may be made to Dayton Children’s Hospital TWIGs or Catholic Charities of the Miami Valley.