Neal Lewis Graham, 93, of Rochester, died on October 31, 2017 at Madonna Towers.

Neal was born in Faribault, MN on October 29, 1924 to Lewis and Beula Graham. He lived in Lonsdale until 1932 then moved to Good Thunder, MN. Neal graduated from Good Thunder High School in 1942. He then enlisted in the Army in the fall of 1942. Neal served in the South Pacific in New Guinea and Philippines during WWII until his discharge in January 1946. He worked for NW Bell from January 1947 until retiring on December 31, 1983. Neal married Eileen Kroll on May 21, 1949 at St. Francis Catholic Church in Rochester. They were blessed with seven children, Thomas, Kathryn, Jeffrey, Mary, Susan, Joel, and James.

Neal was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus for 62 years, Eagles Club for 61 years, and Rochester Wood Carvers.

Neal is survived by his children, Thomas (Kathe) of Wabasha, MN, Kathryn (John) Bryant of Mequon, WI, Jeffrey (Wendy) of Zumbrota, MN, Mary (Terry) Seeger of Eyota, MN, Susan Osborne of Redwood Falls, MN, Joel (Debbi) of Sauk Rapids, MN, and James (Debbie) of Collierville, TN; ten grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and sisters-in-law, Rosemary Graham, and Dona Brunner.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Eileen Graham, parents; sister, Elizabeth Saunders and brother, David Graham.

The funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 6, 2017 at Madonna Towers Chapel with Rev. Don Schmitz officiating. Visitation will be from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 5, 2017 in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home and one hour prior at Madonna Towers Chapel. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.

Memorials are preferred to Mayo Clinic Alzheimer's Research https://philanthropy.mayoclinic.org/alzheimers ; Mayo Clinic Hospice, 200 1 st St SW, Rochester, MN 55902; or donor's choice.

Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com.