Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
Roy Neer Obituary
Roy Herbert Neer Jr., 87, of Slippery Rock Township died Saturday at Butler Memorial Hospital.
Born in Lexington, Mo., Sept. 14, 1923, he was the son of Roy Herbert Neer Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Fisher.
He married Irmtraud "Irmie" Lauf on Oct. 17, 1968.
He retired in 1994 as owner and CEO of the Mill Equipment & Engineering Corp. in Lawrenceville. He also raised Limousin cattle on the Quail Run Ranch in Slippery Rock and did engineering consulting from 1994 until present.
He was a member of the Free and Accepted Masons in Syracuse, N.Y.
He was a World War II Navy veteran, serving on the submarines and was on a submarine that escorted the USS Missouri during the official surrender of Japan that ended World War II.
He enjoyed skeet shooting and was a state champion for Pennsylvania and New York.
Surviving are his wife, Irmtraud "Irmie" Neer of the home in Slippery Rock; two sons, Michael Roy Neer, Ph.D. of Kansas City, Mo., and Thomas Roy (Sandra) Neer of Palm City, Fla.; a stepdaughter, Tania Ullrich of Pittsburgh; a stepson, Kevin L. Krikorian of Denver; and two sisters, Claudia Stoltz of Santa Ana, Calif., and Julia Feenie (Floyd) of Las Vegas. Also surviving are four grandchildren, Jennifer Ruth, Ginger Ullrich and Matthew and Daniel Neer.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Clarence Henry Neer; and two sisters, Dorothy Frick and Imogene Neer.
NEER - Friends of Roy Herbert Neer Jr., who died Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010, will be received at the Smith Funeral Home, 421 New Castle St., Slippery Rock, Tuesday, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., where the service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday with the Rev. James Lewis officiating. Interment will follow in Slippery Rock Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be given to the Butler Humane Society.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Roy Neer
5 Entries
November 30, 2010
Irmie, I'm sorry to hear about Roy. He was a good friend to Mom, Dad, Jimmy & me. I loved shooting skeet with him. I'll make sure Jim Jacobs gets this notice. Ellen Jacobs Watson (Pgh. PA)
Mark Landy
November 24, 2010
To the entire Neer family,
Roy was a mentor to me and the best part of my career was working for Roy at MECO.
He will be missed by many.
My heartfelt condolences.
Carla Bertaina
November 17, 2010
Mike, Tom and Irmie,
Uncle R.H. or (Uncle H) as I called him was a very special man. There are so many wonderful memories of fun times together. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love to you - Carla and Rory
Larry Landis
November 16, 2010
Sorry for your loss,he will be missed.The loss of Roy will be felt by many.
Theresa Levings
November 15, 2010
To Mike, Tom and Irmie -- I am so sorry for your loss. We are never ready to lose someone special in our lives, even when they are 87 years old and have lived a very full life. I hope you will treasure the time you had with him and have many happy memories you can call on as you grieve his passing. Love to all, Theresa and Darryl in Kansas City.
Showing 1 - 5 of 5 results
Make a Donation
in Roy Neer's name
Memorial Events
for Roy Neer
How to support Roy's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Roy Neer's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
