Robert Lewis Neland

May 19, 1929    ~    May 9, 2025

Robert Lewis Neland, 95, of Culver, formerly of North Liberty, passed away during the early morning hours of Friday, May 9th with his loving family by his side.

Robert was born in South Bend on May 19, 1929, in South Bend, to Henry R. and Martha (Van Paris) Neland. After graduating high school, he went on to serve his country proudly in the Korean Conflict as a member of the United States Navy. He married the love of his life, Winifred A. Hartman on June 27, 1953. They shared 67 loving years together before her passing on February 6, 2021.  Robert worked for Armco Steel for 30+ years, before retiring in 1986.  He also loved the farming lifestyle and relaxing with a line in the water.

Robert is survived by his children, Colleen (Jim) Hughes of South Bend, Janine Grimmer of Jasper, Indiana, Larry (Sharon) Neland of North Liberty and Michael (Julia) Neland of South Bend. He was the proud grandfather of Dawn Lee, Lee (Raquel) Neland, Michelle (Shane) Whitmer, Joshua (Elizabeth) Neland, Alyssa Neland, Stephanie and Melissa Hughes, Chris (Mary) Grimmer, Keith Grimmer and great grandfather of 19.  Robert was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, daughter Vickie Lee, granddaughter Kimberly Hughes, his sisters, Nancy Ruskowski and Collette Williams.

As per Robert’s wishes cremation is to take place. Friends may visit with the family from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Friday, May 16, 2025, in the Hanley and Sons Funeral Home, 23421 S. R. 23, South Bend, IN 46614 where a memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. with Fr. Terry Fisher officiating. Robert will be laid to rest with his wife in the Sumption Prairie Cemetery of South Bend following service.

The HANLEY and Sons Funeral Home “Southwest Chapel” extends our deepest sympathy and heartfelt prayers to all of Robert’s family and friends. 

5/19/2025 djb

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