IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Neil
Harper
February 8, 1947 – August 17, 2023
Obituary
Neil Clarence Harper, 76, passed away unexpectedly on August 17, 2023. Neil was born in Oshkosh. He went to school, lived and worked in Winneconne early on.
Neil is survived by his brother, George Charles Harper; sister-in-law, Carol Harper; niece, Michelle (Sean) Angell; brother-in-law, Jeffery Hanson; nephews, Matt Harper, Jeffery J. Hanson, Jason Harper, David Loiselle; close cousin, Sandy (Van Dun) Farwell; as well as many cousins and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, George Joseph Harper and Mary Ann (O'Neil) Harper; brothers, John William Harper, Gene Walter Harper; sister, Judy May Harper (Hanson); half-brother, David Jakubowski; niece, Jerilyn Harper; grandmother, Minnie (Ruske) Harper; aunt, Doris Harper (Van Dun); uncles, Walter Harper and Clarence Harold Harper.
Neil was a farm hand most of his working year. This led him to farms in Wisconsin, Oklahoma and Georgia until his health no longer permitted. Neil was a volunteer for ADVOCAP for many years receiving numerous awards and certificates for his service.
Neil enjoyed Friday Night Wrestling, BINGO, playing cards, and his daily exercise group. He loved music and was an excellent dancer. He was always upbeat and friendly to everyone he met.
Neil was a donor to the Lions Eye Bank of Milwaukee.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established to the Lions Eye Bank.
The family would like to give special thanks to Patrick and Steve and also to Arborview Manor for making Neil's time there so good, especially Tim and Angie.
Prayers and blessings were officiated privately by Pastor Bryan Schmidt of St. Andrews Lutheran Church of Oshkosh.
Neil is survived by his brother, George Charles Harper; sister-in-law, Carol Harper; niece, Michelle (Sean) Angell; brother-in-law, Jeffery Hanson; nephews, Matt Harper, Jeffery J. Hanson, Jason Harper, David Loiselle; close cousin, Sandy (Van Dun) Farwell; as well as many cousins and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, George Joseph Harper and Mary Ann (O'Neil) Harper; brothers, John William Harper, Gene Walter Harper; sister, Judy May Harper (Hanson); half-brother, David Jakubowski; niece, Jerilyn Harper; grandmother, Minnie (Ruske) Harper; aunt, Doris Harper (Van Dun); uncles, Walter Harper and Clarence Harold Harper.
Neil was a farm hand most of his working year. This led him to farms in Wisconsin, Oklahoma and Georgia until his health no longer permitted. Neil was a volunteer for ADVOCAP for many years receiving numerous awards and certificates for his service.
Neil enjoyed Friday Night Wrestling, BINGO, playing cards, and his daily exercise group. He loved music and was an excellent dancer. He was always upbeat and friendly to everyone he met.
Neil was a donor to the Lions Eye Bank of Milwaukee.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established to the Lions Eye Bank.
The family would like to give special thanks to Patrick and Steve and also to Arborview Manor for making Neil's time there so good, especially Tim and Angie.
Prayers and blessings were officiated privately by Pastor Bryan Schmidt of St. Andrews Lutheran Church of Oshkosh.
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