Neal Edwin Noethlich

It is with great sadness that the family of Neal Edwin Noethlich, age 82, announce his passing on October 15, 2022 in Sebring, Florida. Neal was born June 15, 1940 in Columbus, Ohio. He graduated from Bexley High School class of 1958. He received a Bachelors in Business from Ohio University. He started working for Western Electric and while there met the love of his life and best friend, Marilyn and they would marry in 1961. Neal was a devoted husband and father. While raising their three children, Neal worked full time, attended classes at night and received his Master’s in Business from The University of Richmond, was an active member of the United States Air Force and still managed to coach the kids’ basketball teams. Neal retired after thirty years with AT&T, as managing director of Asia Pacific AT&T Network in 1989, having lived in Beijing and Hong Kong. After retirement, Neal and Marilyn moved to Estero, Florida. He volunteered at their church, First Presbyterian Church in Bonita Springs, served on the Board of Directors at Wildcat Run Country Club and spent countless hours chairing the Estero Community Planning Panel. Neal is survived by his wife of 61 years - Marilyn Noethlich of Sebring, FL; Son - Scott Noethlich (Annie) of Sebring, FL; Daughter – Shelley Toulson (Christopher) of Chappaqua, NY; Son-in-law - Jeff Carlson of Sebring, FL; Grandchildren - Logan, Lauren, Heather, Morgan, Lenora and Nicholas. Along with his parents, Richard and Eldora Noethlich, he was preceded in death by his beautiful daughter Julie Beth Carlson and his four brothers. At his request, no service will be held. The family encourages that in his memory, donations be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation. michaeljfox.org/tribute

Until We Meet Again
We think about you always,
We talk about you still,
You have never been forgotten,
And you never will,
We hold you close within our hearts
And there you will remain,
To walk and guide us through our lives,
Until we meet again.

Neal Noethlich
1940-2022

Arrangements entrusted to:
Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home
4001 Sebring Parkway
Sebring, FL 33870
Online condolences may be left at:
www.stephensonnelsonfh.com