Mitchell R. Neil, Sr

Mitchell R. Neil, Sr., age 59 of Sheridan, passed peacefully from this life at his home Sunday, April 16, 2017. He was born August 19, 1957 in Hastings, the son of Robert A. & Betty J. (Christie) Neil, Jr. He loved his family, especially his grandchildren. The houses he built were a work of art, especially the ones he built for his family. He was an outdoorsman who loved riding his Harley in the wind; his dogs and hunting. The night before the hunt each year, he entertained family and friends in their home. Mitchell is survived by his wife of 30 years, Theresa; daughter Kimberly & (Peter) Rewa; son Mitchell Neil, Jr. & (Elizabeth) of Sheridan; four grandchildren Raelynn, Johanna, Makenna and Kyren Rewa; brother Mark & (Jody) Neil of Hastings; sisters Jean & (Randy) Syswerda of Allendale, Chris & (Paul) Pierson of Hastings, Coleen & (Mark) Parrish of White Cloud and Louann & (Rich) Wiggers of Fremont; mother in law Renee Grundy; in laws Gerald & (Cynthia) Grundy, Patrick & (Maria) Grundy, Christopher & (Yolanda) Grundy, Karen & (Tracy) Reminga, Nancy & (Tom) Stortz and Susan & (Jeff) Workman; many nieces, nephews, special friend Howard, and so many other friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Robert Jr. and Betty Neil, father in law Kenneth Grundy and his good friend Rick Howland. Members of the family will meet with friends and relatives on Thursday from 3 to 5 PM at the Marshall Funeral Home, Greenville, with a short prayer service at 5 PM. A lluncheon will follow at the Greenville American Legion Post #101 till 7 PM. Memorial contributions can be made in his name to the Helen Devos Childrens Hospital.