Neal Ronald Fleischood, Sr, 92, passed away Thursday September 4, 2025, in Laureldale Nursing & Rehab surrounded by his family. Neal was born in Reading on March 5, 1933, a son of the late George D. And Fannie E. (Lutz) Fleischood.
He proudly served his country in the Air Force serving during the Korean War. He was employed by Reading Metro Taxi as a driver and also as a security guard at the Welfare Office, retiring there. He enjoyed watching Penn State football on Saturdays with his son Neal and spent a lot of time at Reading Fairground Market socializing with his many buddies. Neal's most memorable times were attending his grandchildren and great grandchildren's sports activities which included soccer, football and cheerleading.
Surviving is his son, Neal R. Fleischood Jr and his wife Lisa, 2 granddaughters, Brittany and Courtney, 4 great grandchildren, Madison, Mason, Collins and Brayden and many nephews and nieces.
Neal was predeceased by his siblings, Rodney Fleischood, Edward Fleischood, Leslie Fleischood, George Fleischood, Jr., Forrest Fleischood, Gerald Fleischood, Evelyn Greenberg, Gladys Stauffer, Scharlotte Fleischood and Gloria Fleischood.
Services will be Friday September 12, 2025, at 11 AM in Theo C Auman Funeral Home, 247 Penn St., Reading PA 19601. Burial to follow in Spies Zion Cemetery. A viewing will be Friday 10-11 AM in the funeral home. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.theocauman.com for the Fleischood family.
