Neil Komplin

Neil Komplin, 78, of 185 Woodward Street, Fond du Lac, died Saturday, March 3, 2007, at S.W. Regional Hospital in Fort Myers, Florida.He was born on September 8, 1928, in Mount Horeb, Wisconsin, a son of Melvin and Naomi Collins Komplin. Neil received his Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. He served with the United States Army from 1951-1953.On October 3, 1953, he married Helen B. Johnston at Congregational Church, Mineral Point, Wisconsin.He taught at North Fond du Lac High School, Roosevelt Junior High, Woodworth Junior High and Sabish Junior High as a math and industrial arts teacher. His teaching career spanned 30 years. He was a member of the Retired Teacher’s Association, Fond du Lac, serving on many educational committees. He was also a board member of Wisconsin Educational Association Insurance Trust.Neil was a member of First Presbyterian Church, as well as an Elder with the church. He also was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Tripoli Shrine Club and United Commercial Travelers. He served on the boards of Vision Service Plan and Salvation Army. He volunteered for E.C.H.O. in North Fort Myers, Florida.He is survived by his wife, Helen; three sons: Steven (Donna) Komplin of Lexington, Kentucky, Craig Komplin and his fiancée Gail Paulus of Fond du Lac, Glenn (Christine) Komplin of Caty, Texas; six grandchildren: Benjamin and Jonathan Komplin, Collin and Erin Komplin, Michael and Christopher Komplin; three step-grandchildren: Jennifer, Jacob and Jessica Cordova; a daughter-in-law: Jacque Komplin of Napa, California; two brothers: Eldon (Phyllis) Komplin of Madison, Donald (Judie) Komplin of Madison; a sister: Anita Fisher of Madison; and many nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Eric Komplin; a brother, Vern; and a brother-in-law, Russell Fisher.The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 10, 2007, at First Presbyterian Church, 1225 Fourth Street, Fond du Lac, with the Rev. Anthony J. Farina officiating. Entombment will follow in Ledgeview Memorial Park. The visitation will be from 4-7:30 p.m. on Friday, March 9, 2007, at Mach Funeral Chapel, 31 East Division Street, Fond du Lac, and on Saturday at church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.Memorials may be directed to First Presbyterian Church Endowment Fund, 1225 Fourth Street, Fond du Lac, WI 54935; Lehigh Acres Christian Church, 50 Bell Blvd. North, Lehigh Acres, FL 33936; or E.C.H.O., 17391 Durrance Road, North Ft. Myers, FL 33991. .

Neil Komplin

September 8, 1928 - March 3, 2007