Neal Eugene Kilmer Obituary (1923 - 2012)

Neal E. Kilmer, age 89, of Hall Road in Beaver Dams, NY died Tuesday, October 30, 2012 at Corning Hospital. Neal was born on September 7, 1923 in Wheelerville, PA to John and Lena (Ayres) Kilmer. He served his country in the Army during World War II, and married Laura Ward on February 12, 1947 in Ralston, PA. Neal worked for Schweizer Aircraft Corporation in Big Flats for 35 years and retired in 1986 as a welder. He was very proud of all his grandchildren and there are to many good stories to print here, although, he loved blowing bubbles and swinging with them. He is survived by his wife Laura; daughter, Joy (Michael) Stanton of Beaver Dams; two sons, Phillip (Veronica) Kilmer of Canton, PA and Michael Kilmer of Corning; two sisters, Faye Smith and Phyllis Mitchell; brother, Jim Kilmer; nine grandchildren; six great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Neal was predeceased by his sons, Richard Kilmer and Kenneth Kilmer, and by several brothers and sisters. A memorial service will be held on Saturday November 10, 2012 at the Beaver Dams United Methodist Church, 1285 County Route 19 in Beaver Dams at 3:00 PM with Rev. Cindy Chidsey officiating. Burial will be in Beaver Dams Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made in Neal's name to the Beaver Dams United Methodist Church, 1285 County Route 19, Beaver Dams, NY 14812.