Wilbur Dean Neeley

March 27, 1938 - December 12, 2021

Wilbur Dean Neeley, 83, of Wapakoneta, died 9:51 p.m., Sun. Dec. 12, 2021, at Lima Memorial Health System. He was born March 27, 1938, in Harrod, OH, the son of the late Everett & Chrystal (Spencer) Neeley. On Jan. 10, 1968, he married Barbara J. Nance, and she preceded her in death on Jan. 1, 2021. Survivors include, 5 children, Jimmy (Wanda) Neeley. Mike (Tonia) Neeley, Melissa Neeley, Becky Stienecker, Matthew (Sherri) Neeley; 13 grandchildren & 9 great grandchildren; siblings, Geneva (John) Opperman, Maxine (Amos) Hackworth, Patricia Lhamon, Christina Bucher, Jim Neeley. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a brother, Larry Neeley, and a granddaughter Izabella. Wilbur Dean retired from Superior Tube, Wapakoneta. He was a member of the Buckeye Farm Antiques. Along with his wife Barbara, he attended area flea markets and was fondly know as the “Pan Handler”. Wilbur Dean loved spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Sat. Dec. 18, 2021, at the Eley Funeral Home & Crematory, St. Rt. 501, Wapakoneta, with Pastor Stephen Ambrose officiating. Burial is to follow in the Greenlawn Cemetery, Wapakoneta. The family will receive family and friends 2-4 & 6-8 p.m., Fri. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the family. Condolences may be expressed at www.eleyfuneralhomeandcrematory.com. The family requests that masks be worn at the funeral home.