Beloved husband of Martha. Loving father of Mary (William) Gerstmeyer, Carol (Roy) East, Keith (Debra) Scheiwe and the late Robert Neal. Dearest grandfather of Tracey, Kirt, Chad, Holly and Emily, great grandfather of 8 and great great grandfather of 3. He is also survived by his companion of many years, Diane Grahl. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother.