Sylvester Joseph Neis

Sylvester J. Neis, 81, of Campbellsport died Friday, January 10, 2025 at the SSM Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac. He was born on June 30, 1943, the son of Anthony and Hilda (nee Wagner) Neis.

On October 23, 1971, Syl was united in marriage to Joan A. Rohlinger at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church in Campbellsport. Syl worked at Precision Metals in Campbellsport for 40 years; retiring in 2004. He enjoyed golfing and going to the races at Elkhart Lake. Syl coached his son’s baseball teams and enjoyed all of Cole’s sporting events. Syl also enjoyed woodworking and small projects during his retirement.

Survivors include his wife of 53 years Joan, sons Craig (Sarah) Neis and Cory Neis, grandson Cole Neis, brother-in-law Daniel (Donna) Rohlinger, sisters-in-law Carol Neis, Alice Carpenter, and Rose (Roger) Ramthun, many nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.

Syl was preceded in death by his parents Anthony and Hilda, brothers Leo Neis and Robert (Dee) Neis, in-laws Clarence and Cecilia (nee Foy) Rohlinger, brothers-in-law Gene (Helen) Rohlinger and Lee Carpenter and sisters-in-law Marian (John) Karoses, Lucille (Syl) Bassill, and Therese Rohlinger.

Visitation will be from 3:00 pm until time of service on Wednesday, January 15th at the Twohig Funeral Home, 109 W. Main St. Campbellsport.

A Memorial Service will follow on Wednesday, January 15th at 5:30 pm at the Twohig Funeral Home with Rev. Mark Jones officiating.

The Neis family extends a special thank you to the SSM St. Agnes Hospital 5th floor nursing staff and the staff at SSM Hospice Home of Hope.

Twohig Funeral Home is serving the family with online guestbook and condolences at www.twohigfunerals.com