Neil Thorpe, 82, of Kenosha, WI, passed away at home on Wednesday, October 4, 2023.
Born in Bury, Lancashire, England on April 21, 1941; he was the son of Eric and May Thorpe. He graduated from Bradford High School.
Neil began his apprenticeship with Mohr Jones and was later self-employed with Belle City Heating & Sheet Metal. He was a volunteer firefighter and EMT for Somers Fire Department from 1975-1992.
He was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose, and Racine Instinctive Bowmen.
Following his retirement, Neil actively participated as a ring master for many horse shows from Minnesota to St. Louis. He also showed horses for Northern Tradition Farm and enjoyed assisting with all aspects of the show process. Neil also enjoyed hunting with his sons.
Neil is survived by five children, Jim (Lori), Ken (Tammi), Kathi (Loren) Tolnai, Thomas (Robert Griffin), and Nancy (Rich) Vanderleest; grandchildren, Steven (Sarah), Jeffrey (Samantha Pillizzi), Eric (Cassandra), Sundae (Adam) Zabler, Codi, Ashley, Dustin (Jamie), Katie (Dakota) Batterman, Bethann Tolnai, Samantha Tolnai, Trever (Jamie) Schoenfeld, and Shelbi (Eli Wallace) Schoenfeld; and 15 great-grandchildren, PJ, Aaron, Casey, Ava, Aria, Bentley, Aubrey, Baylee, Madelyn, Jesse, Joshua, Jacob, Mya, Eli, and Nova.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Eric and May Thorpe, and his daughter, Elizabeth.
Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. on Sunday October 15, 2023, at Proko Funeral Home. Visitation will continue from 9:00 a.m. until time of services at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, October 16, 2023, at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Sunset Ridge Memorial Park, Kenosha, WI.
