Neal, Andy 1930 - 2002

NEAL, DENNISON

Posted By: Doris Hoffman, Volunteer (email)
Date: 8/25/2010 at 12:25:15

Andy Neal, 73, formerly of Westfield, died Tuesday, December 17, 2002 at the Fairview Regional Hospital in Wyoming, MN following complications of prior health conditions. A memorial service was held Friday, December 20 at the Mueller-Bies Funeral Home in Lino Lakes, MN. A burial service will be held in Akron in May.

Mr. Neal was born on August 26,1930 in Akron, the son of Byrel and Evelyn Neal, and was raised in Westfield. He married Betty Dennison of Westfield in 1948 and was in the wholesale grocery management in Sioux City, before relocating to Fargo in the early 1960's. In 1971, the family moved to Lino Lakes, where he eventually retired. Mr. Neal served on the Lino Lakes City Council from 1988 to 1999; served on the Centennial Fire District's Steering Committee for ten years; the Anoka County Law Enforcement Task Force; the Community Advisory Committee for the Lino Lakes Correctional "Center; Anoka County Community Action Program; Anoka County Community Health Advisory Committee and served on the Anoka County Extension Committee for over 11 years. He received the Lino Lakes Community Service Award in 1996. He was a founding participant in the Toys for Joy program, which distributes toys at Christmas to needy children. He was also a participant of the local Lions Club and programs.

Survivors include six children, Peggy (David) Faust, Mary (Dale) Gulsvig, Kathi (Leon) Schwan, Carol (Steve) Foss, all of Fargo, Sally, Storrs, CT and Robert, Lino Lakes; two sisters, Barbara (Tom) Dennison and Bonnie (Gaylord) Lahr, Westfield; twelve grandchildren; and one great-grandson.

He was preceded in death by his wife in 1987 and a sister, Jeanne (Tom, Sr.) Martin.

Akron Register Tribune
Thursday, December 26, 2002
Akron, Iowa