OBITUARY Gerald Lee Neal Sr. of St. Clair, MO departed this life at his home surrounded by the love of his family on Saturday, July 29, 2023, having reached the age of seventy-one years, nine months and five days. Gerald was born in St. Louis, MO on Wednesday, October 24, 1951, son of Oliver Dan Neal and Edith Helen Neal nee Mendenhall. On Saturday, March 9, 1974 Gerald was united in marriage to the love of his life Charlene Marie Hagemeyer. Gerald is survived by his wife Charlene Marie Neal of St. Clair, MO; by his children Gerald Lee Neal Jr of St. Clair, MO, Brian Neal and wife, Julie, of St. Clair, MO and Kimberly Gatewood and boyfriend, Scott Knight, of St. Clair, MO; by his brother Daniel Neal of Pacific, MO; by his sister, Francis Garrison and husband, Carl, of Farmington, MO; by many grandchildren and great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, cousins and many friends. Gerald was preceded in death by his parents Oliver and Edith Neal; by two brothers Charlie and Earl Neal. Gerald was proud to serve as a U.S. Marine. He was employed as a truck driver for Victory Packaging in Bridgeton, MO for about 30 years. He enjoyed cutting the grass as it gave him time to be with his thoughts. Gerald enjoyed softball, bowling, going out on the boat catching big fish, and watching westerns on TV. He especially loved spending time with the grandkids and watching them play sports, he was their biggest fan. His family meant the most to him as they shared many precious memories together. A kind and loving husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, great uncle, cousin and treasured friend, he will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew and loved him. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 AM Friday, August 4, 2023 at Russell Colonial Funeral Home in St. Clair, MO with Rev. Ben Kingston officiating. Interment will be in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in Jefferson Barracks, MO. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family.