Neal Shaw

Memorial services for Neal Rodney Shaw, age 54, of Dent, MN, will be Saturday, January 3, 2004, at 2:00 p.m., at Schoeneberger Funeral Home, Perham, MN. There will be time to visit with the family one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Neal died December 29, 2003 at his residence.



Neal was born to Donna (Chapin) Shaw and the late Bernard Shaw, September 10, 1949, in Perham MN. He attended local schools and graduated from Perham High School in 1968. Neal enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1969 and served for four years, including a stint in Viet Nam. He received several medals for his service to our country. After his honorable discharge, Neal attended Tech School in Detroit Lakes, MN for automotive repair. After graduating in 1974, he worked for Schmitz Ford in Perham. On August 10, 1974, Neal married Maxine Larson. They had two children, Shawn and Amber. Neal eventually opened his own auto repair garage and continued working until April of 2003 when his struggle with ALS forced him to remain at home. Neal enjoyed taking motorcycle trips with friends. He also took pride in building his own homes.



Neal is survived by his wife, Maxine, of Dent, MN; his son, Shawn Shaw, of Dent, MN; his daughter, Amber Shaw, of Wentworth, SD; his mother, Donna and step-father, Paul Lewin; one sister, Faye (Alan) Damlo; one brother, Glenn (Valerie) Shaw as well as several nieces and nephews.



Preceding Neal in death is his father, Bernard Shaw.



Schoeneberger Funeral Home, Perham, MN, is in charge of the arrangements. (218) 346-5175