Neal R. Oakley, 73, of Lewistown passed away Friday, June 5, 2020 in Sidney..
He was born in Shelby County, on Feb. 6, 1947, the son of the late Russell and Elda R. (Klopfenstein) Oakley. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Sharon Knief.
On July 22, 1995, he married the former Debra Wagner in St. Jacobs Lutheran Church, Jackson Center, and she survives.
He is also survived by his children; Jill Oakley Jeppe of Cleveland and Josh Oakley of Tipp City, two step children; Kathryn (Carl Steinke) Young of New Knoxville and Kyle (Brittany) Young of Bellefontaine, two grandchildren; Kaden and Hunter Jeppe and six step grandchildren; Ashlee, Jacob (Emily), Jessica, Jamee, Claire, and Avery Young, and one step great grandson, Jaxson Wagner, a sister Kathy Mann of DeGraff, an Aunt and Uncle, Norman and Virginia Klopfenstein of Jackson Center, his beloved bulldog, Bruce and several nieces and nephews.
Neal was a longtime member of St. Jacob Lutheran Church, Jackson Center. He was a lifetime farmer and loved what he did. He enjoyed driving around and talking and visiting with people and was a hardworking, loyal man, who will be missed by many.
Pastor David Sanders will officiate a graveside service that is open for all family and friends at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, in Glen Cemetery, Port Jefferson. On Thursday, June 11, Neal’s family will have a memorial drive-thru from 6 to 8 p.m. at the A.G. Booghers & Son Elevator, 10736 Santa Fe Line Road, Wapakoneta, Ohio 45895.
Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Jacob’s Lutheran Church, 18280 Pasco-Montra Road, Jackson Center, OH 45334 or to the Buckeye Bulldog Rescue, P.O. 641, Grove City, Ohio 43123.
Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Jackson Center, is honored to serve the Oakley family and encourages anyone to share a fond memory or message of condolence at www.edsfh.com.