Marcella Harriet Neitzel's Obituary
Marcella H. Neitzel entered into eternal life on February 28, 2020 at Avow Hospice in Naples, Florida. She was born in Hustisford, WI, to Harry and Ruth Kuehl (Frederick) who both preceded her in death. She is survived by her three daughters, Sally King of Oconomowoc, WI, Chris Bode (Jeff), Oconomowoc, WI, Joyce Skalecki (Dan), Naples, FL, brother, Armin Tessmann, Lebanon, WI, and sister, Gwendolyn Nicholson (Carl), Oconomowoc, WI. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, Corey King (Tammy), Kelly Diderrich, Cal Bode(Kelley), Bridget Pedersen (Jason), Brandon Bode, Lynne Hooker (Doug), Andrew Skalecki, ten great grandchildren and many loving nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 68 years, Edward, and an infant son, Robert William.
A long-time resident of Oconomowoc, WI, Marcella retired after 30 years from Brownberry Ovens/Best Foods. She and her husband, Edward, moved to Fort Myers, FL in 1987. She has resided in Naples, FL since 2016.
Marcella was a member of the Badger Belles Chorus, served as treasurer of her condo association in Fort Myers, FL, served on the Gild of her church, and volunteered for many activities with the women of the church at Zion Lutheran Church, Fort Myers. The was a member of the Ambassador’s club for retirees, and enjoyed entertaining her many friends and relatives who visited her in Florida. She had an avid interest in plants and flowers, and her love of music continued through her entire life.
Marcella will be remembered as a hard-working Christian woman of great faith who loved her family dearly and gave much time in service to others in her church and her community. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends.
Services for Marcella Neitzel will be held at Pagenkopf Funeral Home, 1165 E. Summit Avenue, Oconomowoc, WI 53066. Memorials may be made to SOCC (Special Olympics Collier County) or to Bethlehem Lutheran Church.
To share a story or photo, leave a tribute or to offer condolences to the family at this difficult time please visit Marcella's memorial webpage at www.fortmyersmemorial.com and sign her guestbook.
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