Neil Vernon Painter

Neil Vernon Painter, 68, of Monroe, went peacefully to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Saturday, January 19, 2013, at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. He was born in Lima, Ohio on September 22, 1944 to parents Raymond Elias and Leona (Aufderhaar) Painter.

Neil was a devout and inspiring Christian and was active in the Vineyard Community Church in Franklin, ministering through the prayer team, the Vineyard Freestore and as a Home Church leader. He was a teacher with Monroe Schools for 43 years, retiring in 2010. Celebrated by generations of students, Neil loved teaching kids. He taught industrial arts, woodworking, photography, health & physical education and coached football, track & field and was head soccer coach at Monroe High School. During the summer months, Neil could often be found poolside with his wife, kids, grandkids and friends.

Mr. Painter is survived by loving wife, Patricia Jo (Bashore) Painter; sons, Robert Painter (Amy Feldmann) & Richard Painter (Pamela Leeker); daughter, Christina Painter; brother, Joe (Randi) Painter; sisters, Margaret Kohler & Debbie Painter; and grandchildren, August, Harrison, Johnathan, Zoe & Willa.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral Service will be held Monday, January 28, 2013 at 10:00 AM at Vineyard Community Church, 4900 State Route 123, Franklin with Pastor Chuck Wolfinbarger officiating. Visitation will be Sunday from 4:00 - 7:00 PM at the church. Interment will be at Butler County Memorial Park.

Memorial donations may be made to American Heart Association, 5211 Madison Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45227 OR American Diabetes Association, 4555 Lake Forest Dr., Suite 396, Cincinnati, Ohio 45242.

Funeral Home:
Wilson-Schramm-Spaulding
3805 Roosevelt Blvd.
Middletown, OH
US 45044