Donald “Don” Eugene Neel
Donald “Don” Eugene Neel, 86, of Richwood passed away on Thursday February 1, 2024 at home with his family by his side following complications from Lewy body dementia.
He was born March 9, 1937 at his home in Radnor to the late Glennard G. and D. Pauline (Fryman) Neel. He was preceded in death by his wife of over fifty years, Pam (Kaelber). They were married on November 23, 1963 at the Richwood First Baptist Church and she passed away on July 8, 2017. Also preceding him in death were his brother Harold Neel, his sister Barbara Schultz and brother-in-law, Richard Schultz.
Don graduated from Radnor High School in 1955. He was a long-time member of the Richwood Church of Christ and volunteered where needed. He was employed at S.E. Mohat in Waldo for over 20 years and retired from Honda of America with over 10 years of employment.
Don was a veteran of the United States Army (1960 - 1962). He was a co-founder of the Richwood Gun and Game Club, an avid member of Pheasants Forever and enjoyed his many hunting dogs over the years.
While Don was always a hard worker, he did enjoy many leisure activities. Some of his favorites were playing euchre, farming, hunting (trips to Iowa), John Deere enthusiast, attending the Ohio State University women’s basketball games, coffee uptown and traveling with his wife, family and friends. He was devoted to his family and spent many hours with his children and grandchildren either coaching or supporting them in their many activities.
He is survived by his daughter, Shelly (Todd) Mishler, Richwood; his son Shawn Neel, Richwood; grandchildren, Cody (Madi) Neel, Emma Mishler, Eli Mishler, and sister-in-law Juanita Neel; along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be Wednesday February 7, 2024 at 11:00 am at the Richwood Church of Christ. Jeff Evans will officiate. Burial will follow in the Claibourne Cemetery, where there will be Military Honors by the Vietnam Veterans of America #1095. Friends may call Tuesday from 4-7 pm at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in Richwood.
Memorial gifts may be made to Richwood Church of Christ, 29063 Sivey Rd. Richwood, Ohio 43344 and or the Union County Pheasants Forever, c/o Harley Jerew, 20 East Bomford Richwood, Ohio 43344
Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com.
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