Norman W. Neubauer, 86, banker specialized in art sales
August 8, 2024
Norman William Neubauer of Pawleys Island died July 29 at his home. He was 86.
He was born in Staten Island, N.Y., the son of Andrew R. Neubauer and Anna M. Donovan. Norm graduated from the Augustinian Academy in Staten Island and served four years with the Air Force military police.
He then began his career with J.P. Morgan Bank in Manhattan, which spanned 33 years. He retired as a vice president of special collections in their private bank.
Mr. Neubauer earned a bachelor’s degree in business from St. Peter’s University in Jersey City, N.J.
He took great pride in his work with the bank and enjoyed traveling the world.
Notable projects were the sale of the Virgil M. Brand coin collection in 1983, which was the largest private coin collection ever formed by a single individual.
Mr. Neubauer later formed a consulting firm, SomersArt, with his wife, Lee, that was instrumental in the sale of the George Costakis collection of avant-garde.
He lived in Branchburg, N.J., until he retired to Pawleys Island. Later in life he became an active member in the Knights of Columbus.
Mr. Neubauer enjoyed travel, golf, keeping his mind active in the stock market and, most of all being a connector, who always kept in touch with his family and friends.
He is surivived by his three daughters, Michele Neubauer (Jeff), Suzanne Freitag (Rich) and Jennifer Neubauer; two grandchildren, Lauren Freitag and Bradley Freitag; his partner of 13 years, Glenda Taylor; her daughter, Olivia Ozycz (Greg), and children Teddy and Ruby; and his nieces and nephews.
His wife of 45 years, Ottilie Neubauer, died before him, as did his brothers, George and Raymond Neubauer.
A mass and entombment will be held at Precious Blood of Christ Church at 11:30 a.m. Saturday.
Memorials may be made to Tunnel To Towers at t2t.org.
