Dean V. Neubauer

April 14, 2021

Dean V. Neubauer, 65, of Horseheads, N.Y., was born Oct. 8, 1955, in Battle Creek, the son of late Virgil Albert and Fanchon Kay (Dahleen) Neubauer, and passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2021. Dean is survived by his loving wife of nearly 40 years, Kimberly (Rennie) Neubauer; son, Jason (Lindsay) Neubauer, with their children Aubrey and Hailey; son, Bryan (Jen) Neubauer, with their children Zoey and Eloise; daughter, Laura (Christopher) Carroll, with their son, Liam; siblings, Alan (Linda) Neubauer, Lashelle (Doug) Woods and Lynette (Jamie Grout) Neubauer; nephews, Greg (Elizabeth) Woods, Scott (Heather Maki) and Jeff (Katie) Neubauer; along with his extended family of several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins and dear friends. 

Dean was a devoted father; always involved in his children’s activities as they grew up. He enjoyed traveling to Hawaii with his family and spending time together. He volunteered his time and effort to Habitat for Humanity as well as several church committees at the First United Methodist Church of Horseheads, where he attended with his family. Achieving his bachelor’s from Iowa State University and later a master’s from Rochester Institute of Technology. Dean’s education and expertise led him to a career with Corning Inc. that spanned 40 years. Starting with Corning Inc. in 1981, Dean worked his way to become an Engineering Fellow, in addition to his role as a chief statistician and a data analytics leader. He provided statistical expertise to all Corning plants and divisions, both domestic and worldwide. He held 16 patents and developed a passion for teaching; he developed and taught statistics courses for Corning from 1987 while also retiring from RIT as an adjunct professor in the Department of Graduate Mathematics & Statistics. He co-authored several books in the field of master’s level statistics. He was the recipient of several prestigious awards, including the 2017 Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award.

He will be greatly missed by his family and all those whose lives he touched. Family and friends are invited to visit the First United Methodist Church of Horseheads, 1034 W. Broad St., Horseheads, NY 14845, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, April 23. Dean’s memorial service will be held there at 1 p.m. He will be laid to rest in Woodlawn Cemetery in Elmira. Those wishing may make a donation in his name to Habitat For Humanity. Condolences and donation information at barberfuneralhome.com.