Neal Tilsner Obituary (1923 - 2013) - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Neal Tilsner, age 90 of St. Paul, passed peacefully on August 16, 2013. He is preceded in death by his loving wife Ruth, son Timothy, parents Bella & Israel, siblings Sam, Mike, Ben and Norma. Survived by sons Robert, James (Donna); brother William (Ryvelle); grandchildren Abbey (Dave), Nicholas, Adam and Sam; many nieces and nephews. After graduating from Mechanic Arts in St. Paul , Neal joined the army. On his return , he received an accounting degree from the University of Minnesota. Neal touched the lives of many each year, with his golf foursomes, friends and hundreds of people he met as he prepared their tax returns, and other clients. He always has a good story, and a cigar. Above all, he treasured his wife, children and grandchildren. He will be dearly missed. Funeral service, 1:00 p.m. MONDAY at MOUNT ZION TEMPLE, 1300 Summit Ave., St. Paul. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to the St. Paul JCC, Brier-Glachman Adult Transportation Fund or donor’s choice. SHIVA, 7:00 p.m. Monday at 1700 S. Lexington Ave., St. Paul, MN 55118