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Neal Niswander Obituary
September 20, 1941 - December 10, 2016
Wake Forest
Neal F Niswander, 75, passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2016. He was born in San Diego, CA to Della & Robert Niswander. Neal was raised by his grandparents, Gertrude and Fred Niswander in Bluefield, WV. He is survived by his wife, Dora Niswander; daughter, Lindsey (Jason) Dumser and three beautiful grandchildren, Ayla, Ryan & Jaycob; sister Mary (Robert) Mellgren of Manhattan, KS; Barbara Cooper and Lois Lisec of San Diego, CA; an aunt Ruth (Roger) Kade of Princeton, WV. Neal served in the US Army 1959-1962 and spent his working career at Ball Glass Corporation (St Gobain) in Asheville, NC and Carteret, NJ 1962-2004.
Neal loved the beach and Las Vegas, but his greatest love was spending time with his grandchildren. Neal never met a stranger and loved making people laugh. His family and close friends celebrated his life on Friday, December 16th at the Raleigh Country Club and received visitors at his home on Saturday, December 17th. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you make a donation to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
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Karen Kalish
December 7, 2021
My Uncle Butchie and I kept in touch his last year or so he was alive. My cousin Willie Carmicle helped me connect, who has also passed a few years ago. I am Barbara Cooper's daughter, Butch's half sister was Barbara. I thought you may like to know what is happening with the rest of his siblings. My Mom, Barbara passed last May 2020. Butch's other sister, my Aunt Pat passed several years ago. His other half sister, my Aunt Lois is in an Alzheimer's home. I am so happy to have connected with my Aunt Mary. She is the only one left I have a relationship with on Grandma Dawson's side. Blessings to you and your family on Uncle Butchie's anniversary of his transition.
Frank Conway
December 7, 2019
I think of neal often great worker but also a great friend. Special note shop 2 is down where are love frank
Frank Conway
January 1, 2017
While Neal worked for me and was the one key person who helped make the plant performance the best in the company, he was my friend, His approach to life was infectious, I always will remember him, He made my job a joy,was always lifting the group up with something he would say or do,we stayed close even after work, and I am proud to call him my friend.
Karen and Barbara cooper Cooper kalish
December 22, 2016
I am so glad Uncle Butch and I connected these last few years. I have enjoyed getting to know him through his posts on Facebook and occasional conversations. His family is in our prayers. My mom Uncle Butchie Sister Barbara Cooper sends her love and prayers as well. She does not know how to use computers or facebook.
Blessings to you.
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