Phillip NEFF Obituary


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NEFF, Phillip M. Age 65, of New Carlisle, OH, passed away Monday, October 14, 2013 after an unexpected illness. He was born on July 5, 1948 in Marion, Indiana to Howard and Martha Neff. After high school in Marion, he obtained a BS degree in mathematics from Indiana University and an MS degree in computer science from Ball State University. He pursued a career in information technology at Warner Gear and later at Ball State in Muncie, Indiana. In 1989 he accepted a position at Wright State University, managing the systems technology unit within the WSU computer center, from which he retired in 2009. Phil and his wife spent 23 years restoring a historic farmhouse near New Carlisle, where he happily pursued a wide range of interests, including carpentry, classical music, languages (German, Russian, Italian and Arabic), civil war history, miniature trains, golf, target shooting, and overseas travel. Phil is survived by his wife of 34 years, Kathryn; daughters, Laurel Fritzen of Chicago and Karen Patterson of Columbia City, Indiana; step-daughters, Shelby Hunkler of Gilbert, Arizona and Missi Stine of Fort Worth, Texas; sisters, Susan Lee of Phoenix, Arizona and Evelyn Norris of Hemlock, Michigan; 9 grandchildren and his beloved English bulldog Wellington. A gathering of family and friends will take place from 1-4 PM Friday, October 25, 2013 at the TROSTEL, CHAPMAN, DUNBAR and FRALEY FUNERAL HOME, New Carlisle, Ohio. A memorial service will be held at 2 PM on Saturday, October 26, 2013 in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the ASPCA or the National Cancer Research Center. Expressions of sympathy may be left online at www.trostelchapman.com

Published by Dayton Daily News on Oct. 20, 2013.
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Phil was a good man with a kind heart. I worked with him at Wright State and have many fond memories. He will be missed and always remembered.

Scott Rife

October 25, 2013

God rest his soul, and comfort you and your family.

Phil is a high school classmate, and we re-connected after many years through Facebook. He and I shared new memories, and will be missed by me.

Terry Schuck

October 23, 2013

Dear Neff Family, I will miss getting updates from Phil regarding his latest passion. He was such a great friend. His classmates have expressed admiration for him and concern for you in their response to his passing.
From a Marion cousin(at least Phil always said we were cousins)and classmate.

Marcia Moon

October 22, 2013

Many prayers for you & your family Katie I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Neff's passing,I worked with him at WSU, know that the Lord will be with you & your family.

Gwenn Rose

October 22, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
With deepest heartfelt sympathy,
Ervin and Janice

Janice & Ervin Collinsworth

October 21, 2013

Dear Katie,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Greg Coffey

October 21, 2013

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