Dr William Schimmel, accordionist, composer, author, lecturer and philosopher has written:

“My Mentor and friend, Dr. Jacob C. Neupauer, passed away on Thursday 14 April 2011 after a long illness. He was a leading pioneer in the development of the accordion and was a master teacher.

He was the founder of The Neupauer Conservatory, The Philadelphia Accordion Orchestra and was on the advisory board of the American Accordionists’ Association.

He will be greatly missed by the Accordion community and the Music community at large.”

This is the third accordionist to die this week. Alex Smith in the DC area, Tony Dannon and now Jacob Neupauer.

Dr Neupauer’s funeral Mass will take place on Tuesday, April 19 at Holly Trinity Church at 10 am – 4456 Main St – WhiteHall/Egypt Pa 18052 – no flowers during Lent

Further information will appear online here as received.