In Memory Of
Walter Neal Schlager
1937
2023
Walter Neal Schlager
July 14, 1937 — November 22, 2023
Walter Neal Schlager 1937- 2023
W. Neal Schlager passed away in the early afternoon of Wednesday, November 22nd, 2023, at Mountain Plaza Assisted Living & Memory Care. Neal was born July 14th, 1937, at M.E. Hospital in Scottsbluff, Nebraska to Walter J. and Ann E. (Dorn) Schlager. Neal lived in Torrington, WY on a family farm until they relocated to Casper, WY in 1947. Neal graduated from Natrona County High School in 1955. He joined the US Navy with his best friend and future brother-in-law, Jack Wood. He was in the US Navy for 4.5 years attaining the rank of First-Class Petty Officer (AMH1/E-6). He married his high school sweetheart Mary G. Wood on June 8, 1957. They moved to Foley, AL, and were later transferred to Norfolk, VA. They returned to Casper in 1959 and farmed west of town on the Kendrick Project. In 1972, Neal and Mary sold the farm and purchased Noland Feed and operated it with their family until his retirement in 2004. Neal was involved in and loved agriculture his entire life. He raised a grand champion Steer, was awarded the Farm Family of the Year Award, and always had a garden. He retired to hobby farm and "do what he wanted to do". A great day included a round of golf in the morning, taking his boat out to go fishing in the afternoon, and then home, just to repeat it the next day. Neal loved to fish, golf, woodwork, travel and was a self-taught Wyoming historian.
Neal was preceded in death by his wife of over 60 years, Mary, his son Daniel, both Parents, his grandson Travis,
and his two brothers Jerry and Stanley.
He is survived by his three children Tim (Kerre), Kathy (Greg), and Steve (Michele), 6 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and his sister Rhonda (Lee) Sanders.
A rosary service will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, November 30, 2023 at Newcomer Funeral Home in Casper. To view the livestream of the service, please click here.
Memorial services will be held on 1:00 PM, Saturday, March 16, 2024 at Newcomer Funeral Home in Casper. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest that donations may be made in Walter's memory to the Disabled Veterans or a charity of your choice.
Following the memorial service, there will be a reception from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at The Hangar, 1410 Prairie Ln, Bar Nunn, WY 82601.
To share a memory of Neal or leave a condolence message for his family, please click "Share Memories."
W. Neal Schlager passed away in the early afternoon of Wednesday, November 22nd, 2023, at Mountain Plaza Assisted Living & Memory Care. Neal was born July 14th, 1937, at M.E. Hospital in Scottsbluff, Nebraska to Walter J. and Ann E. (Dorn) Schlager. Neal lived in Torrington, WY on a family farm until they relocated to Casper, WY in 1947. Neal graduated from Natrona County High School in 1955. He joined the US Navy with his best friend and future brother-in-law, Jack Wood. He was in the US Navy for 4.5 years attaining the rank of First-Class Petty Officer (AMH1/E-6). He married his high school sweetheart Mary G. Wood on June 8, 1957. They moved to Foley, AL, and were later transferred to Norfolk, VA. They returned to Casper in 1959 and farmed west of town on the Kendrick Project. In 1972, Neal and Mary sold the farm and purchased Noland Feed and operated it with their family until his retirement in 2004. Neal was involved in and loved agriculture his entire life. He raised a grand champion Steer, was awarded the Farm Family of the Year Award, and always had a garden. He retired to hobby farm and "do what he wanted to do". A great day included a round of golf in the morning, taking his boat out to go fishing in the afternoon, and then home, just to repeat it the next day. Neal loved to fish, golf, woodwork, travel and was a self-taught Wyoming historian.
Neal was preceded in death by his wife of over 60 years, Mary, his son Daniel, both Parents, his grandson Travis,
and his two brothers Jerry and Stanley.
He is survived by his three children Tim (Kerre), Kathy (Greg), and Steve (Michele), 6 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and his sister Rhonda (Lee) Sanders.
A rosary service will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, November 30, 2023 at Newcomer Funeral Home in Casper. To view the livestream of the service, please click here.
Memorial services will be held on 1:00 PM, Saturday, March 16, 2024 at Newcomer Funeral Home in Casper. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest that donations may be made in Walter's memory to the Disabled Veterans or a charity of your choice.
Following the memorial service, there will be a reception from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at The Hangar, 1410 Prairie Ln, Bar Nunn, WY 82601.
To share a memory of Neal or leave a condolence message for his family, please click "Share Memories."
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Walter Neal Schlager, please visit our flower store.
Service Schedule
Past Services
Rosary
Thursday, November 30, 2023
Starts at 1:00 pm (Mountain time)
Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions
Memorial Service
Saturday, March 16, 2024
Starts at 1:00 pm (Mountain time)
Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions
Guestbook
Visits: 31
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the
Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors