Leo Edward Neppl

Leo Edward Neppl, 82 ,of rural Chatfield passed away Saturday, October 4, 2014 at his home.

Leo was born July 7, 1932  in Estherville, Iowa to Englebert & Apollonia (Thelen) Neppl.  He attended country school through the 8th grade.  He graduated from Dolliver (Iowa) High School.

On December 29, 1955 Leo married Phyllis Sisson at St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Fairmont.  The couple made their home in rural Chatfield. They worked together raising a family and farming. Leo was proud to be farmer and worked hard his whole life.  Leo enjoyed riding his bike around the farm.  He would often ride late into the season until there was snow on the ground. Leo loved to visit with anyone he met, and he usually had a story to tell them.  He also loved to have his grandchildren on the farm.

Leo is lovingly remembered by his wife of 58 years, Phyllis, children: Clyde (Nelly) of Chatfield; Kathleen (Jeff) Meaden, of Rochester; Craig (Sylvia) of Chatfield; James (Marlene) of Preston; Timothy (Shlena) of Rochester; and Amy (Troy) Fox of Rochester.  Eleven grandchildren and three great grandchildren, brother Paul A. Neppel of Spirit Lake, Iowa and sister Irene Lecy of Chatfield also survive.

Leo was preceded in death by his parents, sister Irma Brandenburg, and grandson Benjamin Fox.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, October 9, 2014 at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 18 E 2nd St, Eyota, with Fr. Kurt Farrell officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM on Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at the Riley Funeral Home in Chatfield and one hour before the service at the church. Cremation will take place following the funeral mass.  A private family committal service will take place at a later date.   A Vigil Service will be Wednesday evening at 7:00 PM also at the funeral home.

The LORD Is My Shepherd
A Psalm of David.

1     The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2     He maketh me to lie down in green pastures:
he leadeth me beside the still waters.
3     He restoreth my soul:
he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
4     Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil: for thou art with me;
thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
5     Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies:
thou anointest my head with oil;
my cup runneth over.
6     Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life:
and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.