Howard Neal Obituary

Howard L. Neal

Howard L. Neal, 88, formerly of Upper Sandusky, died at 2:27 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022, at Birchaven Village-the Heights, Findlay.

He was born Jan. 12, 1934, in Mansfield, to Roy and Violet (Weuthrich) Neal. He married Connie "Constance" (Rogers) Neal on Feb. 16, 1957, and she died Nov. 28, 2017.

Howard is survived by three sons, Jeffrey (Francine) Neal of Tiffin, Steven (Lisa) Neal of Marysville, and Douglas (Rhonda) Neal of Carey; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; brother, Carl (Nanette) Neal of Valley, Washington; and sister, Rita Neal McElroy of Westerville.

He was also preceded in death by a brother, Don Neal; and two sisters, Mary Gouge and Sue Neal.

Howard was a retired educator and administrator. He graduated from Lexington High School, got his B.S. in Agricultural Education from The Ohio State University, and Masters in Education from Kent State University. Howard taught vocational agriculture at Northwestern High School. He was an adult education administrator at Clark State Community College and also at Greene County Career Center. He at one time was a 4-H agent in Clark County. After retirement from education, he worked as a truck driver for Kalmbach Feeds, Upper Sandusky. He always had a love of agriculture and farmed part-time throughout his life. He also served his country having served in U.S. Army and was a proud veteran and patriot. But most of all, he was a dedicated and loving husband, proud father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

Howard's funeral will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022, at Walton-Moore Funeral Home, Sycamore, with the Rev. Amy Vittorio officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant View Cemetery, Sycamore.

Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 17, 2022, at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions can be made to Bridge Hospice in care of Walton-Moore Funeral Home, P.O. Box 350, Sycamore, Ohio, 44882.

Online expressions of sympathy can be made at waltonmoore funeralhome.com.