Neil Heraly Obituary

Heraly, Neil H. Age 67, was born in Minneapolis, MN Sept. 25, 1938, to Warren L. Heraly and Helen E. Heraly (Tschimperle). He died September 16, 2006, in New Brighton, MN from congestive heart failure. Neil attended Immaculate Conception Grade School, Edison High School, St. Cloud State Univ. and the Univ. of Minnesota. From 1961 to 1963 he served in the US Army as a heavy vehicle driver and radio operator for which he received a commendation. He began working with Medtronic as their seventh employee in a garage in Northeast Minneapolis in 1958. He was employed by Medtronic for forty years, and held several positions in the company, the longest being Manager of Packaging Design and Engineering. He loved his work and was very disappointed when his health forced him to retire. Neil enjoyed "tinkering" in his workshop. He made log beams and moldings for the hunting cabin, and built rustic furniture. His Genealogy hobby kept him busy for many years. He wrote one family history book, and several family history CD's. He loved hunting, fishing and any reason to walk in the woods. In 1960 Neil was married to Patricia Palmer, they have two sons, Todd and Mark (Amanda). He is also survived by his sister, Patricia Micek; brother, Robert (Sally); sister-in-law, Joanne Heraly, and many loving relatives and dear friends. He was preceded in death by his brother, Michael. Service Wednesday, Sept. 20, 10 AM at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 1900 7th St. NW, New Brighton. Visitation Tues. (TODAY) 5-8 PM at Washburn-McReavy Hillside Chapel, 2610 19th Ave NE, Mpls., and also 1 hour prior to service at church. Interment Hillside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be designated to the American Heart Association, Allina Hospice, or Christ the King Lutheran Church. Washburn-McReavy Hillside Chapel 612-781-1999

This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.