Robert J. Neelis

A gentle, loving, caring and compassionate man, yet a man’s man in every aspect of the word. He had a smile for everyone he met and enjoyed being a teacher/coach to everyone that needed his help. He was the ultimate sportsman and mastered every sport he played. Winning 2 medals in the Senior Tennis Olympics added to his pride and joy

Bob and Chris were best friends, partners and soul mates for 32 years, and were never far apart from each other.

On July 11th, Bob said “I’m falling more in love with her every day”. On July 13th, while in a peaceful sleep, he went back home to Spirit and to his family waiting to greet him.

During his working years, real estate was his passion. But he also excelled in home remodeling, building, financing, and turning his ideas into inventions. If you were lucky enough to be around him when there was music being played, he would entertain you with his coins tapping on the tabletop or a song with his harmonica.

We have so many happy memories of all the joy he brought into our lives and it’s hard not to smile when you say his name.

Bob leaves behind his biggest fan and devoted wife Chris. He always considered all of our children his: Mike & Merilee, Patty, Linda & Dan, Laurie & John, Lois & Gary, Akasha & Josh. He also leaves 11 beautiful grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

Bob always said that his life was rich in what mattered most: Family, Friends, and his Angels. We will miss him but will cheer him on in his new spiritual adventure.