Neil Hoare

Hoare, NeilSTOUGHTON - Neil Hoare, age 76, of Stoughton, ascended to great peace on Thursday, Dec. 16, 2010, at Nazerath Health & Rehabilitation. He was born on Sept. 7, 1934, in Milwaukee, the son of Wesley and LeVera (Doxtator) Hoare. Neil was united in marriage to Lenore Clasen on Oct. 13, 1956, in Milwaukee. He was a member of the National Guard before enlisting in the U.S. Air Force where he served for five years as a jet engine mechanic. Neil owned his own business, Neil's Plumbing, in Milwaukee. He was a member of the Oneida Tribe of Indians of Wisconsin, VFW Post No. 328, American Legion Post No. 59, and Masons. Neil was a master plumber for the State of Wisconsin for 22 years. He enjoyed driving anything. Neil was a private pilot and loved go carts, motorcycling, snowmobiling and most recently, his golf cart. His hobbies were vast and included radio controlled cars, (boats, planes, etc.), air rifles, sharpshooting, hunting, midget racing, archery, collecting, H.O. trains, music, slot cars and computers. Neil was a marksman, mentor, advisor and philosopher. He walked a path of truth and honesty and is remembered by many for the conversations over a cup of coffee at his kitchen table. Neil is survived by his wife, Lenore; daughters, Darlynn (Dan) Smith of Brooklyn, Lanette (Kevin) Oren of Edgerton and Ronelle (Stuart) Escher of Sun Prairie; grandsons, Jordan, Colton, Weston, and Carson; granddaughter, Sierra; his most recent protg, Nick Miller, who was like a son to him; brothers, Roger Alan of Milwaukee, Curt Swosinski of Clintonville, and David Higgins of Milwaukee; sister, Judy Jaszewski of Clintonville; his very closest friend, Ed Nelson; many other great friends; cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; son-in-law, Mark; nephew, Garth Alan; uncles and aunts. A memorial service will be held at GUNDERSON STOUGHTON FUNERAL HOME, 1358 Highway 51, Stoughton, at 1 p.m., on Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2010, with military rites conducted. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 11 a.m. until the time of the service on Tuesday. Visitation: Visitation will be at the funeral home from 11 a.m. until the time of the service on Tuesday. Service: Amemorial service will be held at GUNDERSON STOUGHTON FUNERAL HOME, 1358 Highway 51, Stoughton, at 1 p.m., on Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2010, with military rites conducted.