Alvin L. Neller

Hampton – Alvin Louis “Al” Neller, 71, of Hampton, died Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at his home, surrounded by his family and friends, after an extended period of failing health. He was born January 3, 1943 in Lansing, MI, the son of the late Alvin A. and Hilda C. (Carlson Sauber) Neller. Al was raised in Lansing, graduated from Eastern High School in 1961, and earned a B.S.E. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor in 1965. Al met the love of his life, Wildred (Rinehart) Neller, while in college and was married in 1968. Hired by DuPont after graduation from college, Al was directly involved in the research and development of Teflon. He spent most of his career as a technical sales representative in the Electronics Materials Division, designing specialized precious metal paste chip firing processes for companies throughout New England and beyond. He retired from DuPont after 32 years of service. Al made his home in Hampton the past 40 years where he enjoyed bass fishing, gardening, board games and playing online computer games with his grandchildren. A devoted Christian, he was active as an elder, choir member, and frequent teacher at the former Rye Bethany Christian Congregational Church in Rye and Bethany Church in Greenland. His passion was evangelism, his church, and passing on his faith in the Lord. He was a strong supporter of the international missions projects of his church and was also an active member of the Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship International. In addition to his wife of 46 years, Wildred L. Neller of Hampton, family members include his son, Todd W. Neller and wife Johanna of Gettysburg, PA, grandchildren Taylor, Grace, Miguel, Toby, and Philip Neller; his daughter, Sarah S. Holmes and husband Bennett of Rye and grandson Lucas Polizzo; his sister, Mary E. DeRidder and husband Dean of Holland, MI; his brothers-in-law, John C. Attig of Eugene, OR, and John K. Rinehart and wife Barbara Conley of Madison, WI, and his five nieces. Al was predeceased by his sister-in-law Harriet Jane Attig. Visiting hours will be from 4-7 PM on Thursday, August 21, 2014 in the Remick & Gendron Funeral Home-Crematory, 811 Lafayette Rd, Hampton with a graveside service on Friday at 10 AM in the High Street Cemetery, Hampton. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:30 AM Saturday, August 23, 2014 at the Bethany Church, 500 Breakfast Hill Road, Greenland. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made in Al’s name to Bethany Church, 500 Breakfast Hill Rd., Greenland, NH 03840 to be directed to International Missions Projects.

Alvin L. Neller

January 3, 1943 - August 13, 2014