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Published by Kravanya Funeral Homes - Gillespie on Jun. 9, 2016.

Dr. Admire was born on July 24, 1935 and passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2016. Dr. Admire was a resident of Sanger, Texas at the time of his passing. He graduated from Gillespie High School in 1953 where he lettered in three sports. He went on to be the first in his family to attend college. He received a bachelors degree from Eastern Illinois University where he lettered in two sports setting the State of Illinois javelin record. Continuing his education he earned a Masters Degree from the University of Illinois a Specialist Degree from Eastern Illinois University and a Doctorate degree from Loyola University of Chicago. He was married to Rebecca. Friends may call on Monday June 13 2016 from 4pm until 6pm at Kravanya Funeral Home Gillespie IL. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the American Cancer Society in memory of John Neil Admire.

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June 3, 2021

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June 25, 2016

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Cheryl Potillo

June 3, 2021

I worked for Neil at La Fema's Ristorante in Mt. Olive, Illinois. He was a great guy with a great big heart. My deepest condolences to Rebecca and the family.

CARY ISRAEL

June 25, 2016

I WAS SADDENED TO HEAR ABOUT THE PASSING OF NEIL. HE WAS A FABULOUS EDUCATOR AND AN INCREDIBLE PERSON. HIS CONTRIBUTIONS CREATED COUNTLESS OPPORTUNITIES FOR THOUSANDS OF INDIVIDUALS...WHAT A GREAT LEGACY. MAY HIS SOUL BE ELEVATED.

Cheryl Potillo

June 21, 2016

I met Neil when he was running La Fema Ristorante in Mt. Olive, IL. I was a cook at the restaurant. We had some great times there. We were all like a family. My deepest condolences to Rebecca and the family. He was a great guy.

BOB KOVACK

June 15, 2016

NEIL AND I ATTENDED EIU TOGETHER BEING FRAT BROTHERS AND LIVING IN THE FRAT HOUSE, NEIL AND FAMILY YEARS LATER MOVED TO MATTOON , IL WHERE WE RENEWED OUR RELATIONSHIP. DURING HIS STAY IN MATTOON WE WERE VERY CLOSE FRIENDS BOTH IN THE BUSINESS SECTOR AND RECREATION. WHILE I WAS PRESIDENT OF THE MATTOON C OF COMMERCE, NEIL SERVED AS A DIRECTOR AND FURTHER WORKED ON VARIOUS BUSINESS COMMITTEES TOGEGHTER. ON THE RECREATION SIDE, WE PLAYED SOFTBALL,TENNIS AND BASKETBALL AS TEAM MEMBERS. WE FURTHER ATTENDED MANY SPORT FUNCTIONS TOGETHER SUCH AS GOING TO U OF I, EIU AND BASEBALL CARDINAL GAMES. RALPH SCRIMAGER AND I VISITED HIM SEVERAL TIMES WHILE HE WAS PRESIDENT OF LEWIS AND CLARK COLLEGE AND FURTHER ATTENDED HIS RETIREMENT PARTY AT THAT INSTUTION.
SINCE HIS MOVING AROUND WE CONTINUED TO BE IN TOUCH WITH EACH OTHER BY TELEPHONE OR COMPUTER. HE WAS A DEAR FIEND! RUBY ANNE AND I SEND OUR SYMPATHY TO BECCA AND THE ADMIRE FAMILY.

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Marguerite E Boyd

June 14, 2016

Dr. Admire was a mentor and friend. He was an exceptional educational leader. Our thoughts go out to Becca and his family at this time.

June 14, 2016

Sadly missed, he was a great friend to our family.
Our prayers are with you.
Jean Bergstresser (brown)

Mary Mayberry

June 13, 2016

You are in our thoughts. Such a pleasure to know Neil. We will cherish his smile and memories. Becca and Neil were a great addition to our Trout Creek, Montana community. Love you guys.

Linda Walters

June 13, 2016

I was a student worker in the Presidents office when he was in that position here at Lewis and Clark. He was always nice to me and brought me a memento from Washington, D.C. which I still treasure. It is a small porcelain container with the Seal of the United States on it. I had only asked for a book of matches. Ha! Again, I have very fond memories of working in that office which was over 20 years ago. So sorry for the loss.

Grey Peele

June 13, 2016

I am sorry to here about the passing of Dr. Admire. Since I started working with his son Parry, Parry has spoken about has father nearly every day. Always interesting. Dr. Admire will be greatly missed.

Jerry Reese

June 12, 2016

Our prayers and thought go out to Becca on the loss of her husband. Neil was a good person and will be missed. We will keep the family in our thougts and prayers.

Rebecca Geegee

June 11, 2016

Our prayers and condolences go out to Rebecca, Parry and Kirk...
David and Rebecca (Brown) Geegee.

LEO BROWN III

June 11, 2016

Our prays go out to Rebecca and the Admire family. Neil and my Dad (Leo) where best friends and I am sure they are together now talking Indy 500 stories !!!
Ruthie & Leo Brown

June 9, 2016

Condolences to the Admire family from Shirley, Kim and Marc.

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