Eddie L. Neufeld, 85, of Hutchinson, died December 18, 2018, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born November 6, 1933, in Hutchinson, to Ed and Josephine (Wright) Neufeld.

Eddie graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1952 and attended Hutchinson Junior College. He served in the United States Navy from June 20, 1953 to June 10, 1955. Eddie worked as a salesman at Winchester Packing Company for 32 years and retired from F & A Food Sales after 10 years of service. He enjoyed traveling with his wife, Alice, in their motor home and camper. Eddie was a member of South Hutchinson United Methodist Church.

On August 27, 1953, he married Alice M. Brown in Hutchinson. Eddie is survived by: his wife of 65 years, Alice of the home; daughter, Jo Matzes of Lake St. Louis, Missouri; sons, Larry Neufeld (Kathy) of Augusta, Gary Neufeld (Chris) of Salina, Jerry Neufeld (Debbie) of Justiceburg, Texas; sisters, Linda Branson, Joyce Juhnke; half-brother, Rod Neufeld; stepmother, Elanor Neufeld of Hutchinson; stepbrother, Rick Sands; grandchildren, Craig Matzes, Brett Matzes, Trey Matzes, Drew Matzes, Clayton Neufeld, Brian Neufeld, Ryan Neufeld, Emily Neufeld; and great-grandchildren, Austin, Madison, Amelia, William, Chloe, and Nora. He was preceded in death by: his parents; son-in-law, Al Matzes; brothers, Jerry Neufeld, Richard Neufeld; and stepsister, Pam Hughes.

Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Friday, December 21, 2018, at South Hutchinson United Methodist Church, 206 East Avenue E, South Hutchinson, with the Reverend Claire Gadberry officiating. Burial will follow in Fairlawn Burial Park, Hutchinson, with military honors conducted by the United States Navy Honor Guard. Friends may call from 1 to 8 p.m. Thursday, with the family present from 5 to 7 p.m., at Elliott Mortuary.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Kansas Honor Flight, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.