Neil Kenneth Loff
September 07, 1944 - July 02, 2015
Obituary
DANE – Neil K. Loff, age 70, passed away Thursday July 2, 2015 at Agrace in Fitchburg following a courageous six year battle with melanoma. Neil was born September 7, 1944 in Madison, WI to Angie & Earlin Loff. He grew up on the family farm in Dane, WI and attended Lodi High School. He graduated from UW Madison, School of Pharmacy, and became a Registered Pharmacist in 1968. For nearly 40 years, Neil served the communities of Portage, Wisconsin Dells, and Reedsburg as a pharmacist. Neil was an avid sports fan and loved the Badgers. He loved to travel, and traveled to all 50 states and 56 countries. He also loved nature and was passionate about trees, flowers, and caring for the family farm. He had many beloved co-workers and countless friends. Very special to him were his classmates of the Class of 1962. Neil enjoyed organizing many creative special events for his classmates and extended family. Neil is survived by his sister Gloria Lundquist (Dave Weinberger), sister-in-law Lois Loff, nieces Amy (Tony) Gallagher, Susan (Chuck) Riedesel, and Julie Lundquist (Tim Frosch); great nieces and nephew Eva & Eric Riedesel, Olivia & Meredith Gallagher; uncle Kenneth (Eleanor) Johnson, aunt Mary Johnson, and many cousins. He is also survived by a very special aunt Clarice Johnson, and his special soul-mate Jean Mulcahy. Neil was preceded in death by his parents, brother Roger, brother-in-law Jim Lundquist, niece Marcia Dennis, and many aunts and uncles. A celebration of life will be held at First Lutheran Church in Lodi, 206 Pleasant Street, on Monday July 6, 2015 at 7:00pm, Pastor Mike Lee officiating. A visitation will be held at the church from 3:00 to the time of service. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Dr. Mark Albertini and staff at the UW Carbone Cancer Center, and Agrace HospiceCare for their compassionate care. In lieu of flowers, Neil encouraged support of Reach Out Lodi or the charity of your choice.Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Events
Celebration of Life
Mon Jul 6, 2015 @ 7:00 PM CDT
First Lutheran Church(Lodi) • 206 Pleasant St, Lodi, WI 53555
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sharon zeimet
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My favorite memory of Neil was our trip to the State Capitol on one of our Mystery Tours, it was so well organized and I had fun beyond belief, but the best part was seeing Neil have so much fun making us happy. that was NEIL
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Steve Mayfield
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Neil was a great and caring guy. He welcomed us to the Lutheran church. May he rest in peace.
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Mary Gibeaut-Horkan
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I worked with Neil at Collin's Drug Store in Reedsburg while I was in high school & college. I was saddened to learn of his passing....he was an excellent pharmacist & coworker and very patient with customers and staff. With sympathy to his family & friends~Mary Gibeaut-Horkan
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Gretchen Baehr
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Smiles, warmth, caring for and listening to others, family, friends, acquaintances, people, flowers, The Farm, and of course The Badgers. Neil, we will miss you. Thank you for the good memories. Gretchen
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Harold Bakken
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My sympathy goes out to Neil's family and friends. I stored my boat for the past eight years on his farm. Neil was always upbeat and cheerful. He really loved to see my two Samoyeds every time I went to his farm. The dogs and I will miss seeing him this fall. He is now in a place of peace. We will honor his memory with a gift to the UW Carbone Cancer Center.
Harold Bakken