Neil A. Kegerreis

Neil A. Kegerreis, 67, of Pennville, Indiana passed away Tuesday morning, August 17, 2021, as the result of a motor vehicle accident.

He was born August 10, 1954 in Hartford City, Indiana to Herbert Eugene and Joanna C. (Matlien) Kegerreis.  On September 13, 1980, Neil married Wauneta A. “Otis” Weldy in Pennville, Indiana.

Neil was a graduate of Blackford High School in 1972 and studied diesel technology in Terre Haute, Indiana.  He was the co-owner of G & N Construction for the past 12 years.  He was previously the service manager for Koester’s Body & Frame Shop in Fort Wayne, Muncie Truck Center, and Stoops Freightliner in Anderson for the past 30+ years.

He was a member of I.O.O.F. #145 in Pennville.

Neil never met a stranger and would always do anything for anyone.  He was beyond proud of his sons and absolutely adored his grandkids.  A simple hard-working, loving husband, father and grandfather.

He is survived by his wife, Wauneta “Otis” Kegerreis of Pennville; two sons, Nathaniel A. (Debra) Kegerreis of Pennville and Phillip A. (Tammi) Kegerreis of Indianapolis; three sisters, Cindy Welch of Pennville, Gena (Jesse) James of Bryant and Lisa (Randy) Tinch of Portland; and brother-in-law, Larry Maddox of Hartford City.  He is also survived by ten grandchildren, Matthew Price, Gerald Bromagem IV, Kristen Bromagem, Danielle Bromagem, Isaiah Kegerreis, Paighton Bromagem, Riley Kegerreis, Payton Kegerreis, Quinn Kegerreis, and Kenna Kegerreis.

Neil was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Martha Maddox and JoEllen and Ronnie Petty.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, August 23, 2021, at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur with Pastor Bob Graham officiating.  Burial will follow at I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Pennville.

Family and friends will be received from 12 noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, August 22, 2021, at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur and one hour prior to the service on Monday at the funeral home

Preferred memorials are to the family.

Arrangements are by Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur, Indiana.