PEORIA - Milton Charles Neul, 84, of Peoria passed away on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012, at 5:40 p.m. at Lutheran Hillside Village in Peoria.
He was born July 25, 1927, in Chicago, Ill., to Milton Clarence Neul Sr., a jazz musician, and Irene Alice Cesarz, a backup singer at the Green Mill during the Prohibition era. He married Laverne Swock in Chicago on Sept. 25, 1948. She died on March 24, 2007, in Peoria. He married Mary Denny on April 4, 2008, in Peoria. She survives.
He is also survived by three sons, Robert C. Neul of Indianapolis, Ind., Gary (Deirdre) Neul of Evanston, Ill., and Charles M. Neul of Summit, N.J.; one stepson, Robert (Lesley) Denny of Las Vegas, Nev.; three stepdaughters, Pam Clancy of Louisville, Ky., Deb (Richard) Brownyard of Lincoln, Neb., and Kathy (Brian) Richards of Farmington, N.M.; two granddaughters, Stephanie and Stacy, both of Summit, N.J.; one brother, Robert Moore; and one sister, Patricia Ripkey.
Milton was employed at LeTourneau-Westinghouse, where he started as a draftsman, joined product planning and marketing and retired as the vice president of engineering.
He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
He was a longtime member of the IVY Club, serving variously as commodore and treasurer. Milton was a former member of Holy Family Church and a current member of Redeemer Lutheran Church of Peoria.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012, at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 6801 N. Allen Road, Peoria, Ill. Visitation will be at Redeemer Lutheran Church one hour prior to the services on Wednesday. Pastor Joseph Meyer and Deacon Joe LaHood will officiate. Entombment will be in Resurrection Mausoleum.
Memorial contributions can be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
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January 10, 2012
It was a pleasure to have worked with and for Milt over his career.
Enjoyed his witty stories of sailing. Our thoughts and prayers to the family. Tom and Glenda Harrison Arnasas Pass, TX
January 9, 2012
Dear Milt,
You we always very nice to deal with in my days @ National Marine.
You we're a true gentleman. You will be sorely missed.
Eric J. Grimm
susan platz
January 9, 2012
Dear Bobby, Gary and Chuck,
I am sorry to hear about your Dad. I have great memories of coming out to see you all in Peoria as a kid. This has been a difficult year for all of us, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Take care.
Love, Susan, Matt and MIchael
January 9, 2012
I was surprised to learn of Milt's death. He made my years at the Ivy Club much easier and was always there to listen to the problems. He was a wonderful man and he will be missed.
Pat Mauerman Mooberry
Carla & Tom Johnson
January 8, 2012
Milt and Laverne were instrumental in our joining the Ivy Club where we spent many a fun Saturday afternoon sailing with them in the Open Fleet races. We'll miss him.
Diana Johnson
January 8, 2012
Mary & Milt's Family,
We are sad to learn of Milt's passing. Ever since Diana joined the IVY Club in 1993, we knew Milt and Laverne. We would swap stories about various things. The last few years we had the pleasure of Mary & Milt. We hope the many happy memories will help you and your family get through this most difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Diana & Ed Johnson
Peoria, IL.
Harry Hakes
January 8, 2012
What a shock to hear this in Florida. We send our love to you and the family. Pat and Harry Hakes
Dee Ryan
January 8, 2012
Roger and I both worked with Milt at one time during his time at WABCO, etc. He was a great guy, allways interested in everyone and could be depending upon. We are members of the WABCO Retirees Club and saw Milt a couple of years ago at the annual picnic. Our prayers for his family and condolences. He will be missed.
Mike McMullen
January 8, 2012
You don't know me but I knew Milt. I worked for him for a number of years at what is today Komatsu. Milt was a great guy and I am sorry to read of his passing. He had the rare ability to always make you feel appreciated for what you were doing. He always called me one of his hot young engineers. The family has my condolences and I know that I will miss him.
January 7, 2012
To Milt's family, I express my extreme condolences in the loss of My Friend and Co Worker, Milt. I will keep you all, as well as Milt, in my prayers.
Don Thomas
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