NEELY, John Phillips, Jr.,
95, of Louisville, passed away peacefully on Saturday October 8, 2016 at the Forum at Brookside after a brief illness. John possessed all of the attributes that distinguished him as a quiet hero of "The Greatest Generation." John was born March 9, 1921 as the only child of the late John Phillips Neely Sr. and Evelyn Kraemer Neely. From all accounts he had a wonderful childhood growing up in the Tyler Park neighborhood and learned the value of family and money living through the Depression, which influenced his personality and morals for a lifetime. John attended Manual High School where he made many friends and excelled at academics and athletics. John was a member of the National Honor Society, President of the Senior Class of 1938 ½, and he earned The Yale Cup, a prestigious honor awarded to the graduate with the highest records in scholarship, athletics and character. John was a member of the Manual High Track Team that won Kentucky State Championships in both 1937 and 1938. In 1938 John placed first in the 220 yard dash, second in the 100 yard dash, and anchored the second place 440 yard relay; scoring the most points of any Manual athlete. John left Manual holding the school records for the 50, 100, and 220 yard dashes.
John entered the University of Kentucky, beginning a lifetime as a diehard Wildcat fan. While at UK John was a member of the Army ROTC. After graduating in June 1943, John attended Army Officers Candidate School at Fort Benning, GA, where he completed his military training in December, 1943. Soon thereafter, John arrived in Europe as a Lieutenant leading a platoon of Army Infantry in combat. John's combat leadership took him to France, Germany and Austria where he saw heavy combat and earned a number of honors and medals. John was discharged from the Army with the rank of Captain in September, 1946 spending the last year or so stationed in Paris assigned to "Stars and Stripes." John returned from war and soon began a 35-year career with only one employer as a Sales Executive in the aluminum industry. His career took him all over the world and he was recognized on many occasions as one of the highest performing sales executives and sales managers in the company.
However the most important event in John's life upon returning to Louisville was when he met the one and only love of his life, Lucille Schulten, which began a love affair that lasted nearly 70 years. After a brief courtship John and his "Luce" were married June 7, 1947. The marriage also gave John membership into the larger Schulten family and Luce's six siblings and their respective families.
John and Luce were blessed with three children and seven grandchildren. John and Luce loved to take cruises and trips to Las Vegas. They were members of St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church for nearly 50 years and longtime residents of Hurstbourne and the Shelby House Condominiums.
John was a man who could not sit still for very long; he wanted to be physically active and always learning something new. After retirement, John audited many diverse classes at the University of Louisville and could always be found reading a new book. John also spent many years playing golf weekly with a group of buddies and always walked all 18 holes. "Gramps" to his grandchildren, he always wanted to know what was new in their lives, what they learned in school, and what they did at work. Any time with Gramps included one or two of his jokes; all corny but laughed at just the same. And both Gramps and Granny were ready for a long round of Liverpool rummy, which never ended until Gramps had "lost" all of his money to his children and grandchildren.
In late 2013 John and Luce moved to the Forum at Brookside, and his heart was broken in January 2014 when he lost his beloved Luce. But he soon bounced back; becoming his old self again, or at least as much as one can be at the age of 93. He still wanted to be active, read books, and watch his beloved Wildcats on TV. Before long John had made many new friends at the Forum, both staff and residents alike. He was always a gentleman, inquisitive and interested in their lives, and provided a large supply of Hershey kisses to anyone who entered his room. John's family thanks the staff at the Forum at Brookside for treating John with great care and respect; as if he was their own father.
In addition to his parents and beloved Luce, John is preceded in death by his grandson Chris Nelligan. John is survived by his children John P. Neely III (Torey) of Palos Verdes, CA; Ann Stosberg (David); Mary Jane Nelligan (Mike); grandchildren Andrew Stosberg, Jane Stosberg, Phillip Stosberg (Gina), Laura Nelligan Radulovich (Brett), Christina Neely, and Jennifer Neely Bloom (Nathan); great-granddaughter Sienna Bloom, friend Monica Mahoney and brother-in-law Albert Schulten.
There will be no visitation or public service; a private family burial will be held at a later date. Rattermans Lexington Road is in charge of arrangements. Memorial gifts may be made to: Manual Track Boosters c/o Mike Kuntz Head Track Coach, Manual High School, 120 W. Lee Street, Louisville, KY 40208.
From Your Family: "We will always love you and miss you, but know that you are with your beloved Luce again. You have earned your just reward and are in a better place. We are all blessed to have shared your life and to love and be loved by you. You will always be our hero!"
Published by Courier-Journal from Oct. 12 to Oct. 14, 2016.
95, of Louisville, passed away peacefully on Saturday October 8, 2016 at the Forum at Brookside after a brief illness. John possessed all of the attributes that distinguished him as a quiet hero of "The Greatest Generation." John was born March 9, 1921 as the only child of the late John Phillips Neely Sr. and Evelyn Kraemer Neely. From all accounts he had a wonderful childhood growing up in the Tyler Park neighborhood and learned the value of family and money living through the Depression, which influenced his personality and morals for a lifetime. John attended Manual High School where he made many friends and excelled at academics and athletics. John was a member of the National Honor Society, President of the Senior Class of 1938 ½, and he earned The Yale Cup, a prestigious honor awarded to the graduate with the highest records in scholarship, athletics and character. John was a member of the Manual High Track Team that won Kentucky State Championships in both 1937 and 1938. In 1938 John placed first in the 220 yard dash, second in the 100 yard dash, and anchored the second place 440 yard relay; scoring the most points of any Manual athlete. John left Manual holding the school records for the 50, 100, and 220 yard dashes.
John entered the University of Kentucky, beginning a lifetime as a diehard Wildcat fan. While at UK John was a member of the Army ROTC. After graduating in June 1943, John attended Army Officers Candidate School at Fort Benning, GA, where he completed his military training in December, 1943. Soon thereafter, John arrived in Europe as a Lieutenant leading a platoon of Army Infantry in combat. John's combat leadership took him to France, Germany and Austria where he saw heavy combat and earned a number of honors and medals. John was discharged from the Army with the rank of Captain in September, 1946 spending the last year or so stationed in Paris assigned to "Stars and Stripes." John returned from war and soon began a 35-year career with only one employer as a Sales Executive in the aluminum industry. His career took him all over the world and he was recognized on many occasions as one of the highest performing sales executives and sales managers in the company.
However the most important event in John's life upon returning to Louisville was when he met the one and only love of his life, Lucille Schulten, which began a love affair that lasted nearly 70 years. After a brief courtship John and his "Luce" were married June 7, 1947. The marriage also gave John membership into the larger Schulten family and Luce's six siblings and their respective families.
John and Luce were blessed with three children and seven grandchildren. John and Luce loved to take cruises and trips to Las Vegas. They were members of St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church for nearly 50 years and longtime residents of Hurstbourne and the Shelby House Condominiums.
John was a man who could not sit still for very long; he wanted to be physically active and always learning something new. After retirement, John audited many diverse classes at the University of Louisville and could always be found reading a new book. John also spent many years playing golf weekly with a group of buddies and always walked all 18 holes. "Gramps" to his grandchildren, he always wanted to know what was new in their lives, what they learned in school, and what they did at work. Any time with Gramps included one or two of his jokes; all corny but laughed at just the same. And both Gramps and Granny were ready for a long round of Liverpool rummy, which never ended until Gramps had "lost" all of his money to his children and grandchildren.
In late 2013 John and Luce moved to the Forum at Brookside, and his heart was broken in January 2014 when he lost his beloved Luce. But he soon bounced back; becoming his old self again, or at least as much as one can be at the age of 93. He still wanted to be active, read books, and watch his beloved Wildcats on TV. Before long John had made many new friends at the Forum, both staff and residents alike. He was always a gentleman, inquisitive and interested in their lives, and provided a large supply of Hershey kisses to anyone who entered his room. John's family thanks the staff at the Forum at Brookside for treating John with great care and respect; as if he was their own father.
In addition to his parents and beloved Luce, John is preceded in death by his grandson Chris Nelligan. John is survived by his children John P. Neely III (Torey) of Palos Verdes, CA; Ann Stosberg (David); Mary Jane Nelligan (Mike); grandchildren Andrew Stosberg, Jane Stosberg, Phillip Stosberg (Gina), Laura Nelligan Radulovich (Brett), Christina Neely, and Jennifer Neely Bloom (Nathan); great-granddaughter Sienna Bloom, friend Monica Mahoney and brother-in-law Albert Schulten.
There will be no visitation or public service; a private family burial will be held at a later date. Rattermans Lexington Road is in charge of arrangements. Memorial gifts may be made to: Manual Track Boosters c/o Mike Kuntz Head Track Coach, Manual High School, 120 W. Lee Street, Louisville, KY 40208.
From Your Family: "We will always love you and miss you, but know that you are with your beloved Luce again. You have earned your just reward and are in a better place. We are all blessed to have shared your life and to love and be loved by you. You will always be our hero!"
Published by Courier-Journal from Oct. 12 to Oct. 14, 2016.
NEELY, John Phillips, Jr.,
95, of Louisville, passed away peacefully on Saturday October 8, 2016 at the Forum at Brookside after a brief illness. John possessed all of the attributes that distinguished him as a quiet hero of "The Greatest Generation." John was born March 9, 1921 as the only child of the late John Phillips Neely Sr. and Evelyn Kraemer Neely. From all accounts he had a wonderful childhood growing up in the Tyler Park neighborhood and learned the value of family and money living through the Depression, which influenced his personality and morals for a lifetime. John attended Manual High School where he made many friends and excelled at academics and athletics. John was a member of the National Honor Society, President of the Senior Class of 1938 ½, and he earned The Yale Cup, a prestigious honor awarded to the graduate with the highest records in scholarship, athletics and character. John was a member of the Manual High Track Team that won Kentucky State Championships in both 1937 and 1938. In 1938 John placed first in the 220 yard dash, second in the 100 yard dash, and anchored the second place 440 yard relay; scoring the most points of any Manual athlete. John left Manual holding the school records for the 50, 100, and 220 yard dashes.
John entered the University of Kentucky, beginning a lifetime as a diehard Wildcat fan. While at UK John was a member of the Army ROTC. After graduating in June 1943, John attended Army Officers Candidate School at Fort Benning, GA, where he completed his military training in December, 1943. Soon thereafter, John arrived in Europe as a Lieutenant leading a platoon of Army Infantry in combat. John's combat leadership took him to France, Germany and Austria where he saw heavy combat and earned a number of honors and medals. John was discharged from the Army with the rank of Captain in September, 1946 spending the last year or so stationed in Paris assigned to "Stars and Stripes." John returned from war and soon began a 35-year career with only one employer as a Sales Executive in the aluminum industry. His career took him all over the world and he was recognized on many occasions as one of the highest performing sales executives and sales managers in the company.
However the most important event in John's life upon returning to Louisville was when he met the one and only love of his life, Lucille Schulten, which began a love affair that lasted nearly 70 years. After a brief courtship John and his "Luce" were married June 7, 1947. The marriage also gave John membership into the larger Schulten family and Luce's six siblings and their respective families.
John and Luce were blessed with three children and seven grandchildren. John and Luce loved to take cruises and trips to Las Vegas. They were members of St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church for nearly 50 years and longtime residents of Hurstbourne and the Shelby House Condominiums.
John was a man who could not sit still for very long; he wanted to be physically active and always learning something new. After retirement, John audited many diverse classes at the University of Louisville and could always be found reading a new book. John also spent many years playing golf weekly with a group of buddies and always walked all 18 holes. "Gramps" to his grandchildren, he always wanted to know what was new in their lives, what they learned in school, and what they did at work. Any time with Gramps included one or two of his jokes; all corny but laughed at just the same. And both Gramps and Granny were ready for a long round of Liverpool rummy, which never ended until Gramps had "lost" all of his money to his children and grandchildren.
In late 2013 John and Luce moved to the Forum at Brookside, and his heart was broken in January 2014 when he lost his beloved Luce. But he soon bounced back; becoming his old self again, or at least as much as one can be at the age of 93. He still wanted to be active, read books, and watch his beloved Wildcats on TV. Before long John had made many new friends at the Forum, both staff and residents alike. He was always a gentleman, inquisitive and interested in their lives, and provided a large supply of Hershey kisses to anyone who entered his room. John's family thanks the staff at the Forum at Brookside for treating John with great care and respect; as if he was their own father.
In addition to his parents and beloved Luce, John is preceded in death by his grandson Chris Nelligan. John is survived by his children John P. Neely III (Torey) of Palos Verdes, CA; Ann Stosberg (David); Mary Jane Nelligan (Mike); grandchildren Andrew Stosberg, Jane Stosberg, Phillip Stosberg (Gina), Laura Nelligan Radulovich (Brett), Christina Neely, and Jennifer Neely Bloom (Nathan); great-granddaughter Sienna Bloom, friend Monica Mahoney and brother-in-law Albert Schulten.
There will be no visitation or public service; a private family burial will be held at a later date. Rattermans Lexington Road is in charge of arrangements. Memorial gifts may be made to: Manual Track Boosters c/o Mike Kuntz Head Track Coach, Manual High School, 120 W. Lee Street, Louisville, KY 40208.
From Your Family: "We will always love you and miss you, but know that you are with your beloved Luce again. You have earned your just reward and are in a better place. We are all blessed to have shared your life and to love and be loved by you. You will always be our hero!"
Published by Courier-Journal from Oct. 12 to Oct. 14, 2016.
95, of Louisville, passed away peacefully on Saturday October 8, 2016 at the Forum at Brookside after a brief illness. John possessed all of the attributes that distinguished him as a quiet hero of "The Greatest Generation." John was born March 9, 1921 as the only child of the late John Phillips Neely Sr. and Evelyn Kraemer Neely. From all accounts he had a wonderful childhood growing up in the Tyler Park neighborhood and learned the value of family and money living through the Depression, which influenced his personality and morals for a lifetime. John attended Manual High School where he made many friends and excelled at academics and athletics. John was a member of the National Honor Society, President of the Senior Class of 1938 ½, and he earned The Yale Cup, a prestigious honor awarded to the graduate with the highest records in scholarship, athletics and character. John was a member of the Manual High Track Team that won Kentucky State Championships in both 1937 and 1938. In 1938 John placed first in the 220 yard dash, second in the 100 yard dash, and anchored the second place 440 yard relay; scoring the most points of any Manual athlete. John left Manual holding the school records for the 50, 100, and 220 yard dashes.
John entered the University of Kentucky, beginning a lifetime as a diehard Wildcat fan. While at UK John was a member of the Army ROTC. After graduating in June 1943, John attended Army Officers Candidate School at Fort Benning, GA, where he completed his military training in December, 1943. Soon thereafter, John arrived in Europe as a Lieutenant leading a platoon of Army Infantry in combat. John's combat leadership took him to France, Germany and Austria where he saw heavy combat and earned a number of honors and medals. John was discharged from the Army with the rank of Captain in September, 1946 spending the last year or so stationed in Paris assigned to "Stars and Stripes." John returned from war and soon began a 35-year career with only one employer as a Sales Executive in the aluminum industry. His career took him all over the world and he was recognized on many occasions as one of the highest performing sales executives and sales managers in the company.
However the most important event in John's life upon returning to Louisville was when he met the one and only love of his life, Lucille Schulten, which began a love affair that lasted nearly 70 years. After a brief courtship John and his "Luce" were married June 7, 1947. The marriage also gave John membership into the larger Schulten family and Luce's six siblings and their respective families.
John and Luce were blessed with three children and seven grandchildren. John and Luce loved to take cruises and trips to Las Vegas. They were members of St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church for nearly 50 years and longtime residents of Hurstbourne and the Shelby House Condominiums.
John was a man who could not sit still for very long; he wanted to be physically active and always learning something new. After retirement, John audited many diverse classes at the University of Louisville and could always be found reading a new book. John also spent many years playing golf weekly with a group of buddies and always walked all 18 holes. "Gramps" to his grandchildren, he always wanted to know what was new in their lives, what they learned in school, and what they did at work. Any time with Gramps included one or two of his jokes; all corny but laughed at just the same. And both Gramps and Granny were ready for a long round of Liverpool rummy, which never ended until Gramps had "lost" all of his money to his children and grandchildren.
In late 2013 John and Luce moved to the Forum at Brookside, and his heart was broken in January 2014 when he lost his beloved Luce. But he soon bounced back; becoming his old self again, or at least as much as one can be at the age of 93. He still wanted to be active, read books, and watch his beloved Wildcats on TV. Before long John had made many new friends at the Forum, both staff and residents alike. He was always a gentleman, inquisitive and interested in their lives, and provided a large supply of Hershey kisses to anyone who entered his room. John's family thanks the staff at the Forum at Brookside for treating John with great care and respect; as if he was their own father.
In addition to his parents and beloved Luce, John is preceded in death by his grandson Chris Nelligan. John is survived by his children John P. Neely III (Torey) of Palos Verdes, CA; Ann Stosberg (David); Mary Jane Nelligan (Mike); grandchildren Andrew Stosberg, Jane Stosberg, Phillip Stosberg (Gina), Laura Nelligan Radulovich (Brett), Christina Neely, and Jennifer Neely Bloom (Nathan); great-granddaughter Sienna Bloom, friend Monica Mahoney and brother-in-law Albert Schulten.
There will be no visitation or public service; a private family burial will be held at a later date. Rattermans Lexington Road is in charge of arrangements. Memorial gifts may be made to: Manual Track Boosters c/o Mike Kuntz Head Track Coach, Manual High School, 120 W. Lee Street, Louisville, KY 40208.
From Your Family: "We will always love you and miss you, but know that you are with your beloved Luce again. You have earned your just reward and are in a better place. We are all blessed to have shared your life and to love and be loved by you. You will always be our hero!"
Published by Courier-Journal from Oct. 12 to Oct. 14, 2016.
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