Neil Conrad Mohr, age 74, died at Halifax Health Hospice, Port Orange, Florida, on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2014. The cause was living a full and wonderful life and, although saddened at the time, ready to move to Heaven to be with God.
Born February 22, 1940, in Steubenville, Ohio, to Charlotte and Schuyler Mohr, he served in the United States Navy for 4 years and made the grade of Petty Officer 2nd Class. He married Trish Lindsay on July 4th, 1986.
He lived in many different places--including Dearborn, Michigan; Evergreen, Colorado; Houston, Texas; New Orleans, Louisiana; Sarasota and Marathon Key, Florida--before settling in Daytona Beach, Florida.
Neil was an avid fisherman his whole life, held a NAUI Dive Certification and lived on a 42', 1966 Egg Harbor for 16 years.
Neil will be especially remembered for his quick wit, long string of "questionable" jokes, and the tenaciousness that allowed him to achieve top rankings in many diverse endeavors, including becoming a member of the Millionaire's Club in the Michigan Real Estate industry.
Survivors include his best friend and wifeTrish Mohr, son Kenneth and wife Lori Mohr, daughter Karen and husband Dino Monaco, sister Marilyn and husband Leroy Lacelle, sister Lana, grandson Conlan Mohr, niece Denise, nephews Chris and Eric AND his 2 favorite feathered friends Willie and Waylon Jr.
Memorial contributions are welcome and should be mailed to either the Marine Science Center and Mary Keller Seabird Rehab Sanctuary at 100 Lighthouse Drive, Ponce Inlet, Florida 32127 (www.marinesciencecenter.com) or the African Wildlife Foundation at P.O. Box 96844, Washington D.C. 20090-6844 (www.awf.org/donate)
Special thanks to the staff and volunteers at Halifax Health Hospice for their help and support during his transition.