of Allegan, died Friday, July 25, 2008 in Iowa. Neil was born March 11, 1954 in St. John's, Michigan, the son of Leonard and Nancy (Black) Puetz, who survive. Neil worked as a Equipment Supervisor for U.S. Trackworks in Moline, Michigan for the past 20 years. Surviving are his wife, of 34 years, Ellen (Goerge) Puetz of Allegan, 5 children: Jeremiah of Eureka, MO, Mark and Shannon of Dewitt, Michael, Jeffrey and Kathryn (Katie) all of Allegan, 2 grandchildren, Chloe and Gabriel, his brother, Craig and Kendra of Iowa, his sister, Alice and Kevin Irwin of New Jersey, many nieces, nephews and in-laws. He was preceded in death by his brother, Brian, his niece, Molly and his granddaughter, Hailey. Friends may meet with the family on Wednesday from 6-8 pm at the Gorden Funeral Residence, Allegan Chapel, where the Memorial service will be held on Thursday at 12 noon, Rev. Fr. Alan P. Jorgensen will officiate. Memorials may be made to the Lacks Cancer Center, Hope House.