Neil E. Dein

July 27, 1948 - January 11, 2020

A Memorial Graveside Service will be held for Neil at the Alexandria Public Cemetery in Alexandria, Nebraska at a later date...(Services will be updated once a date has been decided)... No Visitation - Cremation. Memorials are to be directed to the family to be designated at later date. Neil Edward Dein was born to George Edward Dein and Edna Joan (Busing) Dein on July 27, 1948 in Fairbury, Nebraska and passed away January 11, 2020 at his home in Geneva, Nebraska at the age of 71. He was the oldest of 3 brothers in the family. Neil graduated from Alexandria High School in 1966 and then studied mechanics and mechanical repair in Omaha, Nebraska. After graduation Neil was drafted into the U.S. Army, serving two years, one in Vietnam. After being Honorably Discharged, Neil worked for BIBA Road Construction, working as foreman for much of his time there. After BIBA closed Neil worked for John Deere in Geneva until retiring in 2013. Neil was preceded in death by his father, George Dein and close companion, Carol Sherwood. He is survived by his mother, Edna Dein of Fairbury, Nebraska; brother, Gary Dein and sister-in-law, Pamela Dein of Blue Springs, Missouri; brother Brad Dein of Fairbury, Nebraska; nephews Eric Dein and wife, Stephanie; Brent Dein and wife, Brittney and great nieces and nephews all of the Kansas City area.