Born February 4, 1963 in Pekin, he was the son of Ronald Ray and Pat (McDowell) Riek.
Surviving are his mother, Pat Riek of Pekin; one daughter, Olivia Riek of Pekin; four grandchildren, Hunter Riek, Eislee Graham, Carols Ortiz and Liliana Gonzales; one brother, Kyle (Louann) Riek of Ft. Myers, Florida; one sister, Debbie (Don) Hild of Pekin and several nieces and nephews. He also leaves his former wife, Carla Ann (Haney) Riek.
He was preceded in death by his father and one daughter, Amanda Evelyn Riek on March 8, 2015.
Neal had worked as a custom cabinet maker and owned his own business for 20 years. He also enjoyed hockey and coaching his daughter's in youth soccer.
Private graveside rites will be held in Prairie Haven Cemetery in Pekin. There will be no visitation. Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin is assisting the family with arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to Pekin Amateur Hockey Association, P.O. Box 234, Pekin, IL 61555-0234. Neal loved playing hockey as a youth.
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