Obituary of William W. Neer, DVM

William Wayne Neer, DVM was born February 15, 1929 in Waukegan, IL to Harry G. & Margaret J. Neer and passed from this life January 7, 2017 at the age of 87. William was a Marine veteran and served in the Korean War. After returning from his military service he attended Kansas State University where he received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 1959. For 45 years he worked side by side with his wife Jeannine in veterinary practice in El Reno and Tulsa, OK. He was loved by his clients and many of those clients over the years also became dear friends of William and Jeannine. He loved building model airplanes, fishing, growing flowers in his greenhouse, collecting vintage guitars, and watching birds in his backyard sanctuary. William was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of almost 60 years, Jeannine (Moffatt) Neer; and his brothers, Carveth K. Neer and Roger D. Neer. He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Dr. Mark & Kitty Neer and Mr. William & Gail Neer, II; his brothers, Harry Neer and Bradley Neer; his granddaughter, Kelli Michelle (Kyle) Wassom; and his great granddaughter, Harper Grace Wassom. A memorial service will be held 3:00 p.m. Thursday at the Ninde Brookside Chapel, Tulsa, OK. Ninde Brookside Chapel ninde.com 918-742-5556