Died May 3, 2024
CEDAR- Neal Edward Neese, 88, of Cedar, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2024, surrounded by his family at his home. Neal was born on February 16, 1936, on the Neese farm in Lapel, Indiana, to Lloyd and Velma (Bulen) Neese. He was united in marriage to Barbara Ann Rudolph on June 29, 1957, at the Speedway Christian Church in Indianapolis, Indiana. Barbara preceded him in death on February 15, 2024.
Neal graduated from Ben Davis High School in Indianapolis, Indiana (class of 1954 ), and earned a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the General Motors Institute in Flint Michigan in 1958. He enjoyed a successful career as a senior design and development engineer, working for Allison, General Motors, Oldsmobile, and B.O.C. until his retirement in 1991.
