Neale I. Ellsworth, 73, of Severance, Kansas passed away Friday, January 27, 2017 at the Leavenworth V.A. Hospital. 
Neale was born on February 24, 1943 in Severance, Kansas to Clarence M. & Shirley (Coy) Ellsworth. 
He worked in construction and as an over the road truck driver. Neale served in the U.S. Navy. 
Neale married Peggy Lee Bennett on November 17, 1966 in New Jersey. She preceded him in death on July 7, 2006. He was also preceded in death by his parents. 
Survivors: children, Rhonda Ellsworth; 
Thomas Ellsworth; 
Cheryl Henry; 
John Ellsworth; 
12 Grandchildren 11 great-grandchildren; 
Brother, Nolan Ellsworth; 
Sisters, Karen Flynn; 
Liane Brainard; 
Gerry Masero; 
Numerous nieces & nephews. 

Funeral Service: 10:30 A.M. Wednesday, February 1, 2017 
At the Harman-Rohde Funeral Home in Wathena, Kansas 
Visitation: 5-8 Tuesday evening at the funeral home, where friends may call after 9 A.M. Tuesday. 
Burial: Oak Hill Cemetery, Severance, Kansas 
Memorials: St. Jude’s Cancer Research