Neil King

WAUNAKEE-Neil Francis King, age 93, passed away on January 15, 2019, at the Waunakee Manor after a short illness. Neil was born December 8, 1925, in Fond du Lac to Stephen Thomas King and Kathryn A (Twohig) King. Neil graduated from St. Mary's Springs Academy. He served in the U.S. Army in Korea. Neil married his first wife, Shirley (Russler) King in 1952; she proceeded him in death in 1982. Their daughter, Kathleen and her husband, John Kunz had two daughters, Kelly (Greg) Hamilton and Katie (Rory) Johnson. Neil married Lilly Sundet in November of 1985. Neil was preceded in death by his 2 brothers, Stephen Jerome "Jerry" King and Thomas James "Jim" King.

Neil and Lilly enjoyed many years of caravanning with the Airstream travel club, wintered in Florida, and travelled internationally. Neil retired from Northwest Airlines. Neil's love for travel took him around the world on one airline trip.

Neil is survived by his wife, Lilly; daughter, Kathy; step-sons, Steve, Dean, and David Sundet; grandchildren, Kelly Hamilton and Katie Johnson; great-grandchildren, Levi and June Hamilton and Tyler and Tessa Johnson; step-grandchildren, Justin and Kyle Sundet; and step-great-grandchild, Connor Sundet.

Funeral services will be held at Winn-Cress Funeral Home, 5785 Hwy. Q, Waunakee, at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, January 19, 2018. Full military honors will follow the service. Visitation will be from 9:00 until the time of service at the funeral home. Burial will take place in Vienna Cemetery with a luncheon to follow at Rex's Innkeeper in Waunakee.

Winn-Cress Funeral and Cremation Service
5785 Highway Q
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608)849-4513