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Neil Moormeier Obituary
Oct 24, 1924 - Dec 14, 2011
Age 87. Passed away in Lenexa, KS. Neil was in Cortland, NE to Frederick and Ella Moormeier. He served our country in the U.S. Army during WWII, and married Joyce Hoggarth on November 20, 1954. Neil and Joyce raised their family in Omaha, NE where he was employed as a manager with Snap-on Tools. He enjoyed golfing and skeet-shooting. In retirement, Neil and Joyce wintered in Palm Springs. In 2007, Neil and Joyce moved to Lenexa, KS to be near family. He is survived by his wife, Joyce, his children Jill Moormeier, Reed (Jayne) Moormeier, and Tim (Diana) Moormeier, grandchildren Ben, Brooke, Jack and Emily, his brothers Norman and Paul Moormeier. He was preceded in death by five brothers and a sister.
SERVICES Saturday, December 17th at 2pm at Cortland United Church, 500 Sheridan Ave, Cortland, NE. Burial to follow in Cortland Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Ducks Unlimited or to the charity of your choice. To leave a message for the family, please visit
www.Penwellgabelolathe.com
FOX FUNERAL HOME
Olathe, KS 913-768-6777
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Terrie Rollheiser
December 17, 2011
Our prayers are with your family at this time. We were blessed to meet Neal and enjoy his memories, there is no question his family was his pride and joy,. His wonderful smile and stories warmed our hearts. God Bless Neal and you entire family. With Love, Gary and Terrie Rollheiser
Cynthia Briscoe
December 17, 2011
I had the privilege of caring for Neil for the last 3 1/2 months of his life. I often told Neil that I wish I could sit with him and hear his life's experiences and wisdom. I saw segments of time that he would be very clear in his thoughts and speech, able to communicate exactly what he was thinking or an opinion. Neil was my favorite. I told him every shift I worked. I also jokingly told him I was his favorite care giver! After several attempts at getting him to say my name, I am happy to report that he was able to do so about a half a dozen times. Each time, I would do a silly "happy dance" to which he would laugh out loud. I would go into his room at the beginning of my shift to let him know I was caring for him that night and pat his chest, give him a kiss on the cheek and tell him, "now it's your turn. I'd offer my cheek and he'd give me a kiss, to which I'd respond with....another "happy dance." As I go in to work my shift tomorrow night, I will visit his room. I will look in his closet, remembering when I "hid" a shirt in the back of the closet for him because he said he didn't like it and wander aimlessly around until the tears stop coming. I loved and cared for your husband/father/grandfather/brother and want you to know, when I was his care giver, he knew he was loved and safe and cared for. I will miss him so much.....
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