Edward H. Neitzel's Obituary
Edward H. Neitzel of Fort Myers, FL, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2016. Beloved husband of Marcella H. (Kuehl) Nietzel, loving father of Sally King, Christine Bode (Jeff), and Joyce Skalecki (Daniel). Proud grandfather of Corey King (Tammy). Kelly Diderrich (Derek), Cal Bode (Kelly), Bridget Pederson(Jason), Brandon Bode, Lynne Hooker (Doug), and Andrew Skalecki. Great-Grandfather of Tessa Diderrich, Maya Diderrich, Colin King, Karley King, Cassidy Pederson, Reese Hooker, and Jack Hooker. He is also survived by his sister, Florence Zastrow (Dennis), brother-in-law, Armin Tessman (Shirley), and sister-in-law, Gwendolyn Nicholson (Carl) , along with many cherished nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Hertha and Leonard Neitzel of Oconomowoc, WI, and infant son, Robert William Neitzel, and his sister, Elfrieda Kulczynski (Eugene).A veteran of World War II, Edward proudly served his country in the army in Okinawa. He was an accountant and treasurer for Milwaukee Metal Stamping Corporation and Hettich Manufacturing, Dousman, WI. A long-time resident of Oconomowoc, WI, he and his wife retired to Fort Myers, FL in 1987. Edward was a member of Fort Myers Kiwanis Club and volunteered for Special Olympics. He was an active member of Zion Lutheran Church in Fort Myers.Visitation will be held at Pagenkopf Funeral Home, 1165 East Summit Ave., Oconomowoc, WI 53066. (262) 567-4457In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Zion Lutheran Church, 7401 Winkler Rd, Fort Myers, FL 33919.
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