Robert Carl Neal, 74, of Sweet Home passed away Sunday, June 16, 2024. He was born November 21, 1949 to Alvin O. and Catherine P.(Harrison) Neal in Wenatchee, Washington.

He joined the Army in December 1966 and received an honorable discharge in May 1969. He earned service metals and a purple heart.

Robert has lived in Wenatchee, WA, Belknap Springs, McKenzie Bridge, Snohomish, WA, LaPine, and Sweet Home.

He worked in the logging industry as a choker setter. Robert was a member of the Catholic Church.

Robert enjoyed drives in the country, camping, boating, skeet shooting and rock hunting. He liked horses, doing wood work, and collecting coins. He loved playing pool and card games.

He is survived by sisters: Vicki L. Wing, Glenda K. Ericksen, Marsha J. Neal Hendrix; son, August May; sister-in-law, Sandra Neal Klien and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his father, Alvin O. Neal (1962), mother, Catherine Gruendemann (2012), dad, Harvey Gruendemann (2009), brothers: Melvin Neal (1999), James Neal (2013), sister, Sharon Carr (2016).

Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling arrangements. www.sweethomefuneral.com.