DEATH CLAIMS SCOTT NEELY, 82
Prominent Retired Farmer And Airport Sponsor Dies Of Pneumonia
Scott Neely, 82, retired American-tp farmer and father of Lima Municipal Airport, died at 6 a.m. Wednesday in St. Rita's hospital following a six week's illness of pneumonia.
Born and reared in Allentown, Neely was widely known as a hay merchant, and years ago served 12 years as trustee of American-tp. He had been a member of the township's school board, member of the Allentown Cemetery-assn., and a trustee of the Allentown Methodist Episcopal church.
At Neely's death, he was owner of the 140 acres in American-tp on which the Lima Municipal Airport was established about eight years ago. Over that period of years he leased the land to the City of Lima at only $1 a year. During the eight years, Neely assisted in promoting improvements at the airport which today is considered an important link in training pilots for the United States armed forces. Improvements included new hangars, electrical equipment, and other modern facilities which have brought the port up to government standards.
Neely had been active with farming and airport operations during the last 10 years. Many years ago he was a teamster with the American Straw Board Co. of Lima, and when the plant of that company was destroyed by fire, one of the most spectacular in the history of Lima, he was selected from many applicants as foreman to oversee salvage of the ruins. He also bought and sold horses and for many years had been considered one of the best auctioneers in Allen and adjacent counties.
His most successful enterprise in late years had been the buying of hay and straw on a large scale. His son, Clem, was associated with him in this business and still conducts the operations.
Neely's wife died about three years ago. Neely was the father of 10 children, nine of which are still living. The surviving children are Clem Neely, Lima; Mrs. Allen Whyman, Redondo Beach, Calif.; Mrs. L.F. Hoffman, River Forest, Ill.; Lester L. Neely, Chicago, Ill.; Russell E. Neely, Lima; Oliver J. Neely, Lima; Tech. Sgt. Harry C. Neely, who is in foreign service with his address in care of Postmaster Seattle, Wash., APO 997; Mrs. William Lewis, Dayton, and Scott Neely, Jr., Cleveland.
Also surviving are a brother, Charles Neely, Lima, and three sisters, Mrs. Alice Rathel, Marion; Mrs. Margaret Kruse, Lima, and Mrs. Ida Fauntz, also of Lima. Fourteen grandchildren and seven great grandchildren also survive.
Neely was former treasurer of the Epworth League and the Allentown Methodist church Sunday school. He was a charter member of Lima Lodge No. 783, Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Allentown Methodist church with Rev. George Whyman in charge. Burial will be in the Allentown cemetery. The body will remain at the Davis, Miller and Son funeral home until Thursday morning when it will be removed to the late residence at Allentown.
The Lima News Wednesday 10 Mar 1943
obit contributed by Michelle Hemphd
Prominent Retired Farmer And Airport Sponsor Dies Of Pneumonia
Scott Neely, 82, retired American-tp farmer and father of Lima Municipal Airport, died at 6 a.m. Wednesday in St. Rita's hospital following a six week's illness of pneumonia.
Born and reared in Allentown, Neely was widely known as a hay merchant, and years ago served 12 years as trustee of American-tp. He had been a member of the township's school board, member of the Allentown Cemetery-assn., and a trustee of the Allentown Methodist Episcopal church.
At Neely's death, he was owner of the 140 acres in American-tp on which the Lima Municipal Airport was established about eight years ago. Over that period of years he leased the land to the City of Lima at only $1 a year. During the eight years, Neely assisted in promoting improvements at the airport which today is considered an important link in training pilots for the United States armed forces. Improvements included new hangars, electrical equipment, and other modern facilities which have brought the port up to government standards.
Neely had been active with farming and airport operations during the last 10 years. Many years ago he was a teamster with the American Straw Board Co. of Lima, and when the plant of that company was destroyed by fire, one of the most spectacular in the history of Lima, he was selected from many applicants as foreman to oversee salvage of the ruins. He also bought and sold horses and for many years had been considered one of the best auctioneers in Allen and adjacent counties.
His most successful enterprise in late years had been the buying of hay and straw on a large scale. His son, Clem, was associated with him in this business and still conducts the operations.
Neely's wife died about three years ago. Neely was the father of 10 children, nine of which are still living. The surviving children are Clem Neely, Lima; Mrs. Allen Whyman, Redondo Beach, Calif.; Mrs. L.F. Hoffman, River Forest, Ill.; Lester L. Neely, Chicago, Ill.; Russell E. Neely, Lima; Oliver J. Neely, Lima; Tech. Sgt. Harry C. Neely, who is in foreign service with his address in care of Postmaster Seattle, Wash., APO 997; Mrs. William Lewis, Dayton, and Scott Neely, Jr., Cleveland.
Also surviving are a brother, Charles Neely, Lima, and three sisters, Mrs. Alice Rathel, Marion; Mrs. Margaret Kruse, Lima, and Mrs. Ida Fauntz, also of Lima. Fourteen grandchildren and seven great grandchildren also survive.
Neely was former treasurer of the Epworth League and the Allentown Methodist church Sunday school. He was a charter member of Lima Lodge No. 783, Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Allentown Methodist church with Rev. George Whyman in charge. Burial will be in the Allentown cemetery. The body will remain at the Davis, Miller and Son funeral home until Thursday morning when it will be removed to the late residence at Allentown.
The Lima News Wednesday 10 Mar 1943
obit contributed by Michelle Hemphd
DEATH CLAIMS SCOTT NEELY, 82
Prominent Retired Farmer And Airport Sponsor Dies Of Pneumonia
Scott Neely, 82, retired American-tp farmer and father of Lima Municipal Airport, died at 6 a.m. Wednesday in St. Rita's hospital following a six week's illness of pneumonia.
Born and reared in Allentown, Neely was widely known as a hay merchant, and years ago served 12 years as trustee of American-tp. He had been a member of the township's school board, member of the Allentown Cemetery-assn., and a trustee of the Allentown Methodist Episcopal church.
At Neely's death, he was owner of the 140 acres in American-tp on which the Lima Municipal Airport was established about eight years ago. Over that period of years he leased the land to the City of Lima at only $1 a year. During the eight years, Neely assisted in promoting improvements at the airport which today is considered an important link in training pilots for the United States armed forces. Improvements included new hangars, electrical equipment, and other modern facilities which have brought the port up to government standards.
Neely had been active with farming and airport operations during the last 10 years. Many years ago he was a teamster with the American Straw Board Co. of Lima, and when the plant of that company was destroyed by fire, one of the most spectacular in the history of Lima, he was selected from many applicants as foreman to oversee salvage of the ruins. He also bought and sold horses and for many years had been considered one of the best auctioneers in Allen and adjacent counties.
His most successful enterprise in late years had been the buying of hay and straw on a large scale. His son, Clem, was associated with him in this business and still conducts the operations.
Neely's wife died about three years ago. Neely was the father of 10 children, nine of which are still living. The surviving children are Clem Neely, Lima; Mrs. Allen Whyman, Redondo Beach, Calif.; Mrs. L.F. Hoffman, River Forest, Ill.; Lester L. Neely, Chicago, Ill.; Russell E. Neely, Lima; Oliver J. Neely, Lima; Tech. Sgt. Harry C. Neely, who is in foreign service with his address in care of Postmaster Seattle, Wash., APO 997; Mrs. William Lewis, Dayton, and Scott Neely, Jr., Cleveland.
Also surviving are a brother, Charles Neely, Lima, and three sisters, Mrs. Alice Rathel, Marion; Mrs. Margaret Kruse, Lima, and Mrs. Ida Fauntz, also of Lima. Fourteen grandchildren and seven great grandchildren also survive.
Neely was former treasurer of the Epworth League and the Allentown Methodist church Sunday school. He was a charter member of Lima Lodge No. 783, Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Allentown Methodist church with Rev. George Whyman in charge. Burial will be in the Allentown cemetery. The body will remain at the Davis, Miller and Son funeral home until Thursday morning when it will be removed to the late residence at Allentown.
The Lima News Wednesday 10 Mar 1943
obit contributed by Michelle Hemphd
Prominent Retired Farmer And Airport Sponsor Dies Of Pneumonia
Scott Neely, 82, retired American-tp farmer and father of Lima Municipal Airport, died at 6 a.m. Wednesday in St. Rita's hospital following a six week's illness of pneumonia.
Born and reared in Allentown, Neely was widely known as a hay merchant, and years ago served 12 years as trustee of American-tp. He had been a member of the township's school board, member of the Allentown Cemetery-assn., and a trustee of the Allentown Methodist Episcopal church.
At Neely's death, he was owner of the 140 acres in American-tp on which the Lima Municipal Airport was established about eight years ago. Over that period of years he leased the land to the City of Lima at only $1 a year. During the eight years, Neely assisted in promoting improvements at the airport which today is considered an important link in training pilots for the United States armed forces. Improvements included new hangars, electrical equipment, and other modern facilities which have brought the port up to government standards.
Neely had been active with farming and airport operations during the last 10 years. Many years ago he was a teamster with the American Straw Board Co. of Lima, and when the plant of that company was destroyed by fire, one of the most spectacular in the history of Lima, he was selected from many applicants as foreman to oversee salvage of the ruins. He also bought and sold horses and for many years had been considered one of the best auctioneers in Allen and adjacent counties.
His most successful enterprise in late years had been the buying of hay and straw on a large scale. His son, Clem, was associated with him in this business and still conducts the operations.
Neely's wife died about three years ago. Neely was the father of 10 children, nine of which are still living. The surviving children are Clem Neely, Lima; Mrs. Allen Whyman, Redondo Beach, Calif.; Mrs. L.F. Hoffman, River Forest, Ill.; Lester L. Neely, Chicago, Ill.; Russell E. Neely, Lima; Oliver J. Neely, Lima; Tech. Sgt. Harry C. Neely, who is in foreign service with his address in care of Postmaster Seattle, Wash., APO 997; Mrs. William Lewis, Dayton, and Scott Neely, Jr., Cleveland.
Also surviving are a brother, Charles Neely, Lima, and three sisters, Mrs. Alice Rathel, Marion; Mrs. Margaret Kruse, Lima, and Mrs. Ida Fauntz, also of Lima. Fourteen grandchildren and seven great grandchildren also survive.
Neely was former treasurer of the Epworth League and the Allentown Methodist church Sunday school. He was a charter member of Lima Lodge No. 783, Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Allentown Methodist church with Rev. George Whyman in charge. Burial will be in the Allentown cemetery. The body will remain at the Davis, Miller and Son funeral home until Thursday morning when it will be removed to the late residence at Allentown.
The Lima News Wednesday 10 Mar 1943
obit contributed by Michelle Hemphd
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