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Benjamin "Neal" Maier

Missoula, Montana

1943 - 2021

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Benjamin "Neal" Maier

After an eight-year battle with dementia, Neal Maier, 78, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 17, 2021.

Neal was born on a Military Base in San Francisco on October 7, 1943, to Montana born parents Ben and Elsie Nelson Maier. He was the...

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I remember Neil and miss him as our conversations revolved around our Lake places. Snow removal at his lake place and water skiing. Great friend as give my condolences to his family. Chuck Frey a member of the breakfast club at Paradice Falls.

I miss Neal as he came to breakfast with a group of Pulp Mill retirees. He was a people person. He and I talked a lot of lake good and bad times and laughed at the funny things that happened. He was a good man and easy to talk to. Loved his family and proud of them. Thanks for bringing him to breakfast.

Skip and family, I am so sorry to read about the passing of your dad and his dementia. Dementia is a horrible disease and it's hard on all of us. My mom passed from dementia about 2 years ago and I was always meeting her where she was and taking trips with her in her mind to Germany and her childhood home, around Montana and more and it gave me the chance to be a part of her life when she didn't understand where she was. We had some great trips! Hugs to you guys! Also it was nice to run into...

Cousin, we'll miss you. You inspired me to become a pretty good south paw pitcher. You could really mow those batters down. I'll never forget that.

Carol and family sorry to hear about Neal's death. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all especially you Carol as must have been a long and difficult journey. We in AZ this time of year but would so want to see you and gather for a memorial service. Be back in Missoula in June. Take care of yourself and again our prayers and good wishes.

It's sad to see dementia take another vibrant life. Neal was always a good friend to me. He will be missed by so many people. His kindness will always be remembered. My condolences to the family and his friends.

I´m so sorry to hear of his passing. The Maiers were an old Florence family, back in the good days. My Thoughts and Prayers are with your family and friends. Shana

I am so sorry to hear about Neal. My thoughts and love are with you. I would like to talk with you if you can give me your phone number. My father went through dementia and so I know what you and Neal have gone through. Take care of yourself. Love, Pat