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LINCOLN-Arthur Paul Neitzel, 76, of Lincoln, passed away at his home at 1:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 10, 2013 surrounded by his family.

Arthur was born on October 6, 1936 in Springfield, IL the son of Rev. Arthur Edward and Amelia Meinhardt Neitzel. He married Martha Ann Newman on August 28, 1958 in Pekin, Illinois.

Arthur is survived by his wife, Martha, of Lincoln; two sons: Michael Neitzel
and Timothy (Kathryn) Neitzel, both of Lincoln; six grandchildren: Chase (Melissa) Neitzel of Bethalto, IL; Collin (Samantha) Neitzel of Pell Lake, WI; Ethan (Ashleigh) Neitzel of Lincoln; Kirsten, Ian, and Connor Neitzel of Lincoln; five great grandchildren: Cadence, Tessa, Brooklyn, Madison, and Hunter Neitzel. His parents preceded him in death.

Arthur was owner and operator of Art's Truck and Auto for thirty years. He also worked as maintenance operator at Lincoln Developmental Center, Lincoln.
Arthur was a City of Lincoln Alderman for 17 years. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church of Lincoln. Arthur was proud to have served in the US Army from 1955-1961.

Services for Arthur will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 13, 2013 at Zion Lutheran Church of Lincoln with Rev. Mark Thompson officiating. Burial will be in Zion Cemetery, Lincoln. Visitation will be Friday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. and one hour prior to service at the church. Memorials may be given to Zion Lutheran Church of Lincoln or Zion Lutheran School. Arrangements were entrusted to Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home, Lincoln.