George Arthur Neitzel of Kendall, WI passed away peacefully on Tuesday June 14, 2022, at Fairview Nursing Home in Mauston, WI at the age of 85 years 8 months. George was born in Kendall, WI at home on September 27, 1936, to Erwin and Irene (Sonnenberg) Neitzel. He was the second born of nine children growing up on the family farm in rural Kendall later moving to New Lisbon. George attended New Lisbon High School where he enjoyed playing football graduating with the Class of 1954. He married his high school sweetheart Sharron Benjamin on June 25, 1955, at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Kendall, WI. They raised four children together. The sparks would fly but George and Sharron survived 65 years of marriage together living in Kendall, WI. George was a man of strength and integrity. A strong leader of his family teaching them hard work, community service and dedication. George devoted his life to three things, fishing, family, and community. He enjoyed 55 summers of fishing trips to Lac des Mille Lacs, Canada. With Sharron by his side, he would meet up with his longest fishing buddy Paul, guiding his family and friends on the lake; and if you were lucky, he’d take you to fish back in “The Boot” his favorite fishing spot. Granted this always would include a stop at lunch island, a meal filled with the freshest catch and fishing stories new and old. When the grandchildren, or rug rats as he would lovingly call them were old enough, he would take one along every summer to learn the lake. He watched over his community for decades joining the Kendall Police Department & Ambulance Service serving the community for 38 years. George also joined the Kendall Fire Department serving them for 50 years. He enjoyed suppling the fish for the Fire Departments fundraising fish fries. He served in many rolls including Kendall Fire Chief and Police Chief. George worked as a mechanic at Schroeder Motors in Kendall for many years, before transitioning into body work at Gary’s Auto Body in Tomah, WI until retirement. George also enjoyed playing cards with friends, riding motorcycle, snowmobiling, cutting wood and shooting the sh** with friends. He was a master at making little Joe’s for catching that trophy walleye, a lover of licorice, turtles, and a Korbel. As George would say “Now quit your bitchen”, it’s time to enjoy that awesome fishing hole in the sky. He is survived by daughters Deborah Dopson-Kienast (Stanley) of Lawson, MO; Teri Parrish (Gary) of Brodhead, WI; LeAnn Steinbrink (Randy aka Hotdog) of Wilton, WI; and son Jerry Neitzel (Kathy) of Fitchburg, WI; Grand-Children Tina Parrish (Mark), of Beloit; Jennifer Dopson (David) of Tomah, WI; Josh Parrish (Trisha) of Brodhead, WI; Candace Steinbrink (Andy) of Tomah, WI; Matthew Neitzel (Kelly) of Big Flats, WI; Christopher Steinbrink (Morgan) of La Crosse, WI; and Duane Neitzel of IA. Step-Grand Children Tracy Kienast, Kristie Sibell, and Shawn Kienast. Great-Grand Children – Gia Cladwell-Debuque, Damon and Evelyn Rose Parrish, Andrew, Logan, Annabelle, Haley Jane, Kylee, and Leroy Olson, Matthew Jr., Landyn, Gracelynn, and Aubreighanna Neitzel; and grand-pups; 12 step great-grandchildren, siblings, Roger (Barbara) Neitzel of Melrose, WI; Robert (Nancy) Neitzel of Gettysburg PA; Barbara (Doug) Moskonas of Cataract, WI; Rose of Tomah, Donald Neitzel of Tomah, WI; Linda (Dick) Martin of Kendall, WI; David (Kathy) Neitzel of New Lisbon, WI; many nieces, nephews and extended family members. He is proceeded in death by his wife Sharron, his parents, brother Erwin Neitzel JR., brother in-laws Lee Benjamin, Harold (Vonnie) Benjamin, and baby Olson. Visitation will be held on Friday July 8, 2022, at 10am, service to follow at 11am at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Kendall, WI. Cards can be sent on behalf of the “Neitzel Family” and sent to Sonnenberg Funeral Home, PO Box 762, Tomah, WI 54660. Online condolences and service information found at www.sonnenburgfamilyfh.com