Robert "Bob" Allen Neal, Sr.

Robert "Bob" Allen Neal, Sr., age 81, of Paola, Kansas passed away Thursday, August 11, 2022 at Vintage Park Assisted Living in Osawatomie. Bob was born Tuesday, January 14, 1941, the only child of Robert Arthur and Vera (Ruetti) Neal. He graduated from Blue Rapids High School in 1959. He served his country with the United States Air Force from 1959 to 1963. He was assigned to Langley Air Force Base in Hampton, Virginia where he maintained F102 and F106 jets. He was united in marriage to Linda Kay Ballew, January 19, 1982, in Hampton, VA. They moved to Kansas shortly after their marriage and became the parents of three children. He worked as a carpenter in construction for many years. He was the owner and operator of Bob Neal Construction. Bob's hobbies included fishing and hunting. Bob coached his two sons and many other kids in Little League football, Little League baseball, and American Legion baseball. He was the biggest fan of his grandchildren's sporting events. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Linda, and his son Artie. Survivors include his son Allen (Diana) Neal of Osawatomie and their children Tara, Samantha, Austin, and Shay; daughter Shannon (Bruce) Morgan of Paola and their children Molli, Artie, Matti, and Maggi; step-grandsons Clint and Lance Freeman; several great and step-great grandchildren; many other relatives and friends. A memorial visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at Dengel & Son Mortuary, 305 N. Pearl St., Paola, KS, 66071. Memorials are to Cops For Tots (kids' fishing tournament) and can be sent c/o the funeral home. Family and friends are encouraged to post their memories and condolences on Bob's tribute wall.