Jack R. Neel

Jack R. Neel, 84, of Clarks, died on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, at CHI St. Francis in Grand Island, surrounded by his family.  Funeral services will be held on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, at 11 a.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Central City, with Pastor Erik Hart officiating.  Visitation will be held on Thursday, Oct. 16 from 5-7 p.m. at Solt-Wagner Funeral Home in Central City.  Burial will be held at Bureau Cemetery near Pierce Chapel in Clarks on Friday at 2 p.m.

Memorials are suggested to the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and Bureau Cemetery.  Condolences may be sent to the family at www.soltwagnerfuneral.com.

Jack was born on July 18, 1941, in Central City to Glen and Doris (Beck) Neel.  He attended District 25 School and graduated from Clarks High School in May 1960.  He attended Norfolk Jr. College and played football and ran track.

Jack entered the United States Army on Jan. 18, 1964, and was honorably discharged on Jan. 22, 1966 after serving in Vietnam with the 1st Cavalry.  Jack was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and was confirmed in 1966. Jack married Sally Sweet at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Central City on May 22, 1966.  To this union three daughters were born, Cambren Sue, Kelly Ann, and Corinne Rae.  Jack and Sally farmed near Clarks raising hogs, cattle and row crops.

His greatest love was being with his family and having grandchildren on the farm with him in the summer and on their school breaks, helping out with farm work.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Sally; daughters, Cammie (Doug) Sindelar of Waverly, Kelly (Steve) Halleen of Lincoln, and Corinne Neel of Lincoln; his grandchildren, Brett (Traci) Halleen, Nicolas (fiancé Jena) Halleen, Grant Sindelar and Brooke Sindelar; one brother, Ron (Judi) Neel of Castle Pines, Colo.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Don, and sister-in-law, Jean; and in-laws, Alfred and Rita Sweet.