Neal Fogel's Obituary
Neal Fogel, age 89, of Aurora, IL formerly of Decatur, IL passed away Monday, July 14, 2014. He was born February 3, 1925, in Fort Wayne, IN. Mr. Fogel proudly served his country in the United States Navy during WWII. He graduated with a degree in accounting from Millikin University in Decatur, IL. He was an internal/external auditor for Caterpillar for 32 years. Neal was a proud member of Springbrook Community Church in Plainfield, IL.
He is survived by his daughter-in-law Susan Rucker Fogel, and one grandson Brian Edward Fogel.
He was preceded in death by his father, Edward Fogel: by his mother Altamay Wicker Fogel; by his wife Mary Hart Fogel; and by his son John Fogel.
Private graveside service will be held on Saturday July 19, 2014, at 12pm at Fairlawn Cemetery, Decatur, IL. Interment will immediately follow the service. A memorial service will be held Sunday July 20, 2014 3-5pm., at Springbrook Community Church 11247 Heggs Rd. Plainfield, IL 60585. (630) 355-9590.
Memorials in Neal’s name may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105.
The family of Neal Fogel is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave Decatur, IL 62526. View the on-line obituary and send condolences to the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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