Rick Neitzel
November 09, 1958 - April 07, 2015
Obituary
Neitzel, Rick
MCFARLAND-Rick Neitzel, age 56, of McFarland, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2015, after a short illness. He was born on Nov. 9, 1958 in Milwaukee, the son of Edwin and Judi Neitzel. He married Bonnie Town on May 3, 1980. Rick graduated from McFarland High School in 1977. He worked in the HVAC business for 40 years, including Air Temperature Services and then owned and operated Johnson Mechanical Systems in Portage. Rick was a member and former president of BNI, WI. He also belonged to the National Wild Turkey Federation, Pheasants Forever and Ducks Unlimited. He was a dedicated family man, an avid hunter and sportsmen, and was a Badgers and Packers fan. Rick enjoyed spending time at Lake George in Portage and “The Land”. He will be remembered as a hard worker. Rick is survived by his parents; wife, Bonnie; four children, Jeannie Town, Nicole (Chris) Wrchota, and Ashley and Clayton Neitzel; four grandchildren, Dayton, Amber, Taylor and Noah; brother, Tim (Mickey) Neitzel; sister, Dawn (Kevin) Dommisse; mother-in-law, Donna Smith; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Wayne “Smitty” Smith; and grandparents, Helen “Nana” and Caswell Garber. A memorial service will be held at MCFARLAND LUTHERAN CHURCH, 5529 Marsh Rd., McFarland, at 2 p.m., on Saturday, April 11, 2015, with the Rev. Kelli Schmit presiding. Visitation will be held at the church from 11 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family for a memorial to be established. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608)221-5420
Events
Visitation
Sat Apr 11, 2015 @ 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM CDT
McFarland Lutheran Church • 5529 Marsh Rd., Mc Farland, WI 53558
Service
Sat Apr 11, 2015 @ 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM CDT
McFarland Lutheran Church • 5529 Marsh Rd., Mc Farland, WI 53558
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Memories
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Laurie Schluter Olson
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May the sorrow you feel in your heart lighten by the love that surrounds you.
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Scott & Laurie (Schluter) Olson
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Doug Berthon
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May the peace of Jesus Christ be with you during your time of sorrow. I saw Rick almost every Wednesday morning at the business network group he belonged to. We could always count on Rick to be there and he provided his outstanding business services for many of us for years. We will miss him very much.
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Karen Smith
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to Bonnie and family,
I'm so sorrry to hear of Ricks passing. Words can not express the sorrow I feel for you. My prayers and thoughts go out to you and your family. Rick was always a pleasure to be around. He did out standing work for me and some of my freinds and neigbors. He will truly be missed be many people. May Jesus send peace and understanding to you and your family during these difficult times.
Karen and Jay Smith
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Kate Nagel
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Bonnie and family,
We were shocked and incredibly saddened to hear the news about Rick. I truly enjoyed working with both of you. Rick was always willing to go out of his way to help. Ken and I both talk about how Much we enjoyed going to Erin's with you. May God's peace envelope you as you go thru this difficult time. We are praying for you! Ken & Kate Nagel and family
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Kristina Shepard
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We are so sorry for your loss. Nicole, you and your family are in our thoughts. Kristina Shepard, Peter and Sam Dirks
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Wm Damm
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Pheasants Forever would like to offer it's sympathy and condolences to the family and friends of Rick.
Rick was a long time supporter and friend of Pheasants Forever. He will be missed.
Columbia County Pheasants Forever Chapter officers/