Neale Misak
Date of Birth December 27, 1944
Date of Death July 2, 2010
Neale was born in Caldwell, Kansas on December 27th, 1944 to Rudolph and Evelyn (Wencel) Misak. Neale passed away Friday July 2nd, 2010. He was 65 years old.
He grew up on the family farm with his 3 brothers, Verl, Dean and Eldon and one sister, Nancy. He went to Belleview, a one room school house through the 6th grade and graduated from Caldwell High School in 1962. He excelled in academics and athletics, playing football, basketball and track. Neale graduated salutatorian of his class.
Neale graduated from Emporia State University in 1967 with degrees in Physical Education and Biology. He taught high school science and coached high school basketball at South Haven, Kansas from 1967-1971, and also taught 6th grade, coached junior high basketball, football and track at Harper, Kansas from 1972-1978. While teaching Neale farmed part-time in Caldwell, Kansas, which eventually became his full time occupation in 1978.
In 1971, while teaching in South Haven, he met and married Sherry Galloway. To this union three children were born, Wes Ryun, Wendy Ryann, and Ty Leighton.
Neale’s love of sports continued from his early years and throughout his life. His passion for hunting and fishing was shared with his family and friends. Another joy in his life was spending time with his children and grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his son Ty Leighton Misak, his father and mother, Rudolph and Evelyn Misak and his brothers Verl and Dean Misak.
He is survived by his two children; son, Wes Misak, of Wellington, Kansas; daughter, Wendy Brunton and her husband Jared, of Overland Park, Kansas; two grandchildren, Kaden and Maddox Misak; brother, Dr. Eldon Misak and his wife Nikki of Jacksonville, Arkansas; sister, Nancy Misak of Garland, Texas; sister-in-laws, Virginia Misak of Wichita, Kansas and Marilyn Misak of Caldwell, Kansas; numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial graveside will be held 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at the Czechoslovakian Cemetery, Caldwell, Kansas.
Memorials may be given in memory of Neale to the Sumner County District #1 Hospital or to the Caldwell Historical Society.
Condolences
Leslie Rice
Wes, Wendy and Misak family,
Neale was a great guy who always had a smile on his face especially after he had done something onrey. He was a great neighbor to my Mom and was always doing nice things for her. My prayers go out to all of you. He will be missed.
Al Melichar
I did not know Neale until he came to the public schools his junior high year, thou we lived less than two miles from each other. We just didn't travel much in those days and each had brother(s) to play with. I remember now he loved sports and excelled in them. Neale, Roger Rains and my brother were and always have been my role models. Those three took seriously being the best in what the did, whether on the football field, basketball court, track or in the classroom.
Neale graduated a year ahead of me and went to college at Emporia. Needless to say, I followed him the next year. We graduated with science degrees, and taught in the same district for several years before returning to full time farming. Our interests were alike in many ways even our social life. I did not know until years later, we even dated the same girl one week while in college. I learned about this only after I married her.
Neale did have a difinite impact on my life as well as others. I knew him as being quiet in many ways. He never seem to be in a hurry about anything from coaching, teaching and being an outstanding farmer and cattleman.
Later in our lives together, he shared his faith in God in his own way and becoming good friends with Pastor Stetz. If animals could have a faith in God, they would have wanted that same faith Neale had by the he treated them.
Lastly, I remember how he made me so proud of a statement he made at the coop years ago. We were talking about the kids who played football for Caldwell. He simply told me that he thought my son, Tad, ws one of the best football players that came out of Caldwell High School. Whether that was true or not, it meant a lot to me knowing that it came from Neale.
Turi and I wish Neale's extended family what Tad always ended his emails to everyone he wrote to---Peace, Love and Happiness. May God confort you in your time of sorrow as he has us.
Debbie Kubik Evert
I'm so very sorry to hear of Neale's death. I know he's fought this cancer a long time. The Misak family is very dear to the Kubik family as they were the ones to work our family farm when Grandpa (Harry) and Grandma (Mabel) weren't able to.
My mother, Barbara, still lives in Wichita. Daddy (David) died in 1983 and she remarried Dale Rich; they can be found in the phone book. Marilyn, I know she would like to be in touch to express her sympathy as well.
My uncle Dale lives in Alabama. His sons Steve and Ken live in Canon City, Colorado, and his son Chris lives near Atlanta.
I live in Colorado Springs.
Again, I'm so sorry to hear of Neale's death.
Debbie
Linda Nulik
I will always be grateful to Neale for taking Justin on his first hunting trip for deer. Since Duane doesn't enjoy hunting it was so nice of Neale to go out of his way for a young person. Neale loved the land and especially loved hunting.
Carl and Rena Parcher family
Dear Wes and Wendy,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. We are thinking of you and praying for peace and comfort, in knowing your dad is no longer in any pain. We love you.
Carl, Rena and family
Kathie Keown Henton
Wes and Wendy,
So sorry to hear about your Dad. You are in my prayers.
Larry Hess
Neale was a man who loved his family & friends and always took care of things for them. I watched him in sports how he took charge & also how he looked out for his sister in HS. He will be missed by all who knew him,Nancy may the Lord be with you and your family at this time
Robert Melichar, Tulsa
I was shocked to hear of the death of my Best Friend from school days, Neale Misak. I spent an hour with him a week and a half ago and he seemed the best I'd seen him in a while. He's had a tough time with his blood disease, but never complained or felt sorry for himself. We spent a lot of time over the years with phone calls discussing his medical condition and decisions as to tests and therapy. To this day he is listed as the answer to the "Best Friend" question on many websites I go to.
Neale had a deep concern for others and kept me up to date on classmates.
He was dedicated to the CHS class of 1962. He was the youngest member of our class but still excelled in academics and sports. I'll never forget our many early morning duck hunting trips with Eldon and Albert and Wayne and other things we did together.
I'll miss him.
Robert Melichar