Frederick “Porky” Neer, 93, Lake Placid, Fla., formerly Warsaw, passed away on Thursday, October 4th as the result of a motor vehicle accident near his winter home in Lake Placid, Fla.

He was one of elven children. He was born Jan. 12, 1925 in Warsaw, the son of Wilbur and Pauline (Oswalt) Neer. He was drafted to serve his country in the Army in March of 1943 and was honorably discharged in September of that year. Later in life, Warsaw High School awarded him honorary graduation, having been drafted to service before completion of his schooling.

He was a cobbler by trade and owned shoe repair shops in Kendallville and Columbia City. He was also an active and integral part of the Warsaw community where he was a lifetime member of American Legion Post 49, a lifetime member of the Kiwanis Club and a member of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV). He was also a member of the 40 & 8 and active in his Florida community.

Mr. Neer had a good sense of humor and will be missed by many. A list of survivors includes wife, Linda Rackow, Lake Placid, Fla.; son, Danny Neer, Warsaw; brothers: Donny Neer, New Paris; and Ralph Neer, Warsaw; sisters: Katie Taylor, Ocala, Fla.; and Shirley Timmons, Leesburg. He is also survived by several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Preceding him in passing were brothers, John and Harold Neer and sisters, Mary Kinch, Martha Groves, Leatrice Seymour and Helen McKinney.

Visitation will be held from 9-11 a.m., Friday, Oct. 12, at Titus Funeral Home¸2000 East Sheridan Street, Warsaw. A funeral service, officiated by Pastor Jamy Gregory of Warsaw Community Church, will begin at 11 a.m. in the funeral home. Burial will be in Wooden Cemetery near Harrison Center Church.

Those wishing to express sympathy may leave condolences on Porky’s online obituary at www.TitusFuneralHome.com. Memorial gifts may be given to American Legion Post 49, 301 North Buffalo St., Warsaw, IN 46580.