Neil Saunders, age 53, of Friendship died unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, November 2, 2013.
Graveside services will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 9th, 2013 at Quincy Cemetery. Mr. David Lay will officiate.
Neil trained as a welder but discovered he like to cook, and did that for most of the last 30 years. People who knew him will remember him as a shy, funny, mischievous person, with a kind heart and tender soul, he was always ready to help when someone was in need. He liked Jeeps and was constantly looking to buy, trade, or sell one or another, fixing them up and trading for something else. All of his life he liked to fish and any time he wasn’t working, cutting wood, tinkering, or junking, he was probably fishing. As memorial and in lieu of flowers any donations made and will be used in the purchase of the permanent marker for his grave at Quincy Cemetery.
Neil was preceded in death by his father, Chester Saunders.
Survivors:
Mother: Jane Keyes of Adams, Wisconsin
Sister: Dawn McGhee of Adams, Wisconsin
Sister: Ruth (Hale) Lemmer of Ludington, Michigan
Niece: Sarah McGhee of Adams, Wisconsin
Nephew: Brandon (Margretta) Lemmer of Baraboo, Wisconsin
Nephew: Jason (Jamie) Lemmer of Ludington, Michigan
Niece: Colette Delmore of Ludington, Michigan
So sorry to hear of this! Neil was a great friend (and brother) to me all throughout my younger formative years, I have a lot of great memories of him and spending time with him growing up in WI, and am so sorry that we didn’t stay in touch over the years, especially now! My sincere heart-felt thoughts and prayers are with all of you!
Dawn and Sarah…I just heard about your loss…so sorry…condolences to your entire family.
I was sadden to hear of Neal’s passing, Neal was a good friend when I started working at Carlson’s he taught me so much about cookling and prep work among other things he will be deeply missed it will not be the same without Neal
I had the pleasure to work with Neil at Carlson’s many years ago. He was a great cook a fun to work with. R.I.P. Christine
So sorry to hear about Neil.
So sorry to hear of Neil’s passing, he was always so sweet and funny. May God be with you.
Dawn and family sorry for your loss. You all in our prayers
Dawn and Family,
Neil will be greatly missed by all that new him. I always enjoyed talking and hanging with Neil in our younger years, but have not seen him for sometime. May he R.I.P. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
To Neil Saunders Family,
Neil was a great friend, and helped many people. This is a huge loss to our community. His kind and sweet spirit will live on as an inspiration to others who trudge the path of happy destiny. We loved him.
Mike and Laura Boucher
Jane, Dawn and Ruthanne and families,
Our sincerest condolences for the loss of Neil, he always had such a great smile. May your good times and memories bring you comfort.
I have not heard the name, Neil Saunders, for many years. It brought back the memory of my 1st crush on a cute little boy in grade school. Dawn’s brother, Neil.. My thoughts and prayers are with you all..
So sorry for your lose. Our condolences to your family.
I am so sorry for your loss,I used to work with Neil at Carlsons and he made me laugh besides being a very kind and thoughtful person,you could always count on him. My sincere condolences.
Dawn,
So sorry for the loss of your brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
I went to school with Neil at Roche-a-Cri and AFHS and was saddened to hear of his passing. May the memories you hold in your heart help you heal. Blessings to all of you.
So sorry to hear of your loss. Many years ago I worked with Neil at Carlson’s and he always knew how to make you laugh and he was an awesome cook.
My thoughts are with you.
To Neil’s family-So sorry for your loss and for ours too. Not only a kindly guy with a great sense of humor, Neil could be counted on to for meals no less than the best at Carlson’s and we’ll miss him. Our sincerest condolences to you all.
Jane and Family, We are sorry to hear of the lose of your son Neil. You have our sincere Condolences. Our thoughts are with you.
Jane, Ruth, Dawn and families, I am so sorry for the loss of your brother (son). I can remember Dawn would talk about him when I worked with her at VPLC. Share in all your memories and hold each other close at this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
So sorry on your loss. May God family friends bring you comfort
Dawn, Ruthanne and Jane,
You have my heart felt sympathy. That is way to early for the Dear Lord to call him home. Dawn and Ruthanne I just lost one of my brothers in January and I know how bad it hurts. Jane, my dear friend you also have my sympathy. All three of you hug each other and always remember the good times that brought smiles to your faces. My deepest and sincere sympathy.
Carol and Ron Johnson
Our sincere condolences for the loss of Neil; I recall him from our formative years. God Bless you.
We are so sorry to hear of Neil’s passing. He was always so helpful when I was getting an order from Carlson’s. He would always make sure to carry all the heavy stuff to the car. What a loss to the community and all people who knew him. Who knows, he may be cooking supper for everyone in heaven one night. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the family.
Our sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one. God Bless you.
We are so sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathy to you.
Dawn & family, I feel your loss, I have some very good memories of Neil & you as we knew each other practically since we were born. I always thought Neil was one of the sweetest & kindest souls I’ve ever met. Even though I hadn’t seen him in a while, I will miss knowing his presence in this world. My heart goes out to you so much, my heart is heavy with this too, because Neil was always like family. I’m here for you, Dawn, anytime. I am so sorry for the loss of such a wonderful man & soul. His loss will be felt very strongly by many people.
Ruth, Fred and family,
So sorry to see your loss. You’ll be in our thoughts.
Coral and Larry
Dawn and Family, My Prayers and Thoughts are with you.
I went to school with Neil. I am very sad to hear this news. He was a great guy, kind and funny. My sincere condolences to his family.
Jane,Dawn & Ruthanne , So sorry to hear of Neil’s passing. Our sincere condolences to everyone.