Sharon Ann McNeal's Obituary
Sharon Ann McNeal, 81, passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2022, at Parkview Dekalb, Auburn, with her family by her side. Born on July 4, 1940, in New Haven, she was the daughter of the late Walter Sr. and Orlean (Banet) Oehler. She was a faithful member of Peace Lutheran Church, Fremont, IN, and The Lake James Lutheran Chapel, Angola, IN. She was a 1958 graduate of New Haven High School. She was a loving mother, homemaker, and full-time supporter of her husband's business. She enjoyed being a snowbird spending summers at the lake and winters in Fort Myers, FL for many years. Traveling was a passion; many trips and fond memories were made over the years, including a hot air balloon ride on their 30th anniversary. She enjoyed music with her husband, a musician with "The Teardrops". She had many lifelong friends whom she cared about deeply and enjoyed their company. Her laughter and feisty spirit will be missed by all who loved and knew her. She is survived by her loving and caring husband of 62 years, Robert A. McNeal; children, Diana McNeal, Joell (Blaine) Stuckey, and Michael (Kelly) McNeal; granddaughters, Rachel (Zach) Schnetzler, Audrey (Ben) Fox, Anna (Nick Chao) Stuckey, Emma (Christian Wilmer) McNeal, and Eliza McNeal; great grandson, Jackson Schnetzler; step granddaughters, Abigail, Natalie, and Caitlin Lary; siblings, Rosalie (Jack) Kellogg, Joyce Oehler-Manter, Tammy (Scott) Liggett, and Walt (Juanita) Oehler Jr; sister-in-law, Sandy Oehler; and many nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews who visited her often. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Karen Renee McNeal; and brother, Jerald Oehler. Funeral service is 1 p.m. Saturday, July 9, 2022, at Harper's Community Funeral Home, 740 St. Rd. 930 E., New Haven, IN 46774 with visitation three hours prior, starting at 10a.m. Burial in Emanuel Lutheran Cemetery, New Haven. Preferred memorials are to the National Kidney Foundation. For online condolences please visit www.harperfuneralhome.com.
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