Neal Ronzheimer Obituary

I buried Neal's ashes yesterday, April 15, 2009. Jan, Sandy, Nancy, Tom and Shirley Rucker were there for this with Shirley reading some prayers and singing the song Further down the road. Then we all stook around and talked about Neal and how very much we all miss him and love him. There are no words to describe how sad and lonely this past year has been - I just miss him so very much and I miss his love. Something I took for granted. I look forward to when Neal and I will be together again. Pat Ronzheimer

Thank You all. We will be meeting at the feast of victory over death, through our Lord Jesus Christ, what a glory that will be!. Come one come all! YOU ARE ALL WELCOME ! IN THE NAME OF THE FATHER THE SON AND THE HOLY GHOST!...AMEN!!

Neal: You are missed tremendously by all of our family. I am so happy you spent your last years with the woman you loved so very much. Pat you fulfilled his dreams and I know he couldn't have been happier. I am certain that his pain is gone now, and awaiting the time all loved ones will be with him. Until then my brother, I love you and miss you.

I cannot believe it has been almost a year since you are gone...It still hurts now as much as it did last year...I miss you so much! I love you brother.

This photo is from 1952 Chicago
Christmas at Grandma & Grandpa's
on Shakespere St. Neal with Cowboy hat and cap gun.

Neal was the linchpin of the family in my childhood and teen years. I have fond memories at 181 W. Grand Lake in W. Chicago. Neal will live on in my book "120 Lickum St". There is a void here, but fullfillment being realized in the day of the lord. See ya then Neal!. Love You Brother!.

Neal was and is the love of my life. We spent our young years together and with great regret we did not spend our middle years together. But I was blessed and had him for the last 15 years. He is a loving, caring, giving, funny, loyal, strong and hard working man who filled my life with great joy along with the lives of my daughter and his two granddaughters. He immensely loved his family of 6 brothers and two sisters and loved to spend time with them. He was always excited to go to the golf outting his brother Jan would have each year. It would mean seeing some of the brothers or sisters. Neal loved life and made the best of it while he was here. I am lost without him and saddened beyond words and am grateful that I will see him again and be with him for eternity. Thank you to all who came to say good-bye to Neal. He is missed by many.

I would like to thank all the Friends of Neal's that came to the services for him...Our entire family is devastated along with his wonderful wife Pat and his many friends. I was given an opportunity to say some words at the service and could not bring myself to getting up there knowing I would not make it through the first couple of words without breaking down..I would like to put those words in here because I have to get them out and somehow hope Neal hears them.. You were my favorite brother for always making me laugh and trying to keep me safe and out of trouble and you even assigned Jan to take care of me in your absense...He did a great job Neal and now I realize even more how much you loved me and it hurts me so much knowing I will never see you or hear your voice or even your tarzan yells again...I once wrote you a note to tell you that I always looked up to you when I was growing up and I meant that with all my heart and I always will...My heart has a huge hole in it and I will never get over losing you but I will pray that someday I will meet up with you again maybe on the back nine in heaven...I will bring lots of exploding golf balls for all the unsuspecting others there. I love you brother!!! We all miss you and will never forget how you made us laugh. R.I.P.

Never again will my memories of the 3 stooges be the same. I will always remember the 3 "hello's" at WeGo Bowl. My heart goes out to all of the Ronzheimer family. I was shocked to hear about Neal's death last night from my sister-in-law. My family went through a loss in September '07 and my life will never be the same. God carries us through even though we think we can't handle all the grief and mixed emotions. You will go on with your memories and Neal will always be in your hearts. God bless you Pat and Joel, Jan and the rest of the siblings. Love to all of you in your darkest moment, your in our hearts and prayers. Joanie and Butch

"Somewhere a journey
begins at the end
of the worldly existence
we know,
Somewhere a path stretches
over the stars,
and rivers of memories flow..."

"Somewhere a silence
is heard far away
and the brightness of day
fills the night,
Where the trials of life
are resolved into peace --
when a soul finds its way
to the light."

Thinking of all of you and remembering Uncle Neal now and forever. With Love Hildegard and family

I am saddened by the loss of such a wonderful and spirited man. My memories of him will always be filled with laughter and warmth of the "bear of a man" that was my uncle Neal. My thoughts and prayers go out to you Pat and of course to the entire family.