Richard Allen McNeal, "Rick", formerly of Tiffin passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, May 24, 2011 in Denver, CO. Although he had brain surgery and a minor stroke in July of 2010 he was well on the way to recovery.


Rick was born November 25, 1935 to Sidney E. and Idona Brillhart McNeal (McNeal Tree Service). He graduated from Columbian High School in 1953, received a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Hiram College in 1957 and attended University of Chicago graduate school.


Rick served in the Army and was honorably discharged in July of 1960. He then was employed in the computer division of Ohio Bell Telephone Co. in Cleveland and Columbus, OH.


Once in Colorado he was engaged in Real Estate and Construction through R.A.M. Ventures. He was a past Vice President of Denver Rail Heritage Society which was instrumental in the revival of the "golden era of rail transportation in the city of Denver" and was recognized by then Mayor Frederico Pena. He was also Director of the Denver Trolley Fest in 1989. Always interested in trains, railroads and bringing light rail transportation throughout Denver, he remained a constant attendee of open Regional Transportation Board meetings until this past July. He was also a lover of jazz saxophone.


Predeceased by his parents, he is survived by one sister, Carolyn A. Frobase of Delaware, OH; two nieces; Debra (James) Dunkerley of Westerville, OH and Julie (John) Ziegler of Lexington, KY; a grand nephew Curtis Dunkerley and grand niece Jessica Ziegler.


Bullock Mortuary of Englewood, CO was in charge of cremation and Hoffmann-Gottfried-Mack Funeral Home & Crematory with the arrangements in Tiffin. The family will greet friends at graveside services to be held June 14 at 11:00 A.M. at Rock Creek Cemetery, Seneca Co. Rd. #16/Fleet Road, Tiffin, with the Rev. Ron Fruth officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Denver Rail Heritage Society, "Refurbish the Breezer" Campaign, P. O. Box 1348, Denver, CO 89201 or the American Civil War Museum, 217 S. Washington St., Tiffin, Ohio 44883.


Condolences may be sent and the guest book signed at www.hgmackfuneralhome.com.