Grand Island resident Neal H. Kreutz, 72, passed away Friday, July 17, 2026, at The Cedars in Grand Island.

Services were held Thursday, July 23, 2026, at Butler Volland Chapel in Hastings, with Pastor Lance Clay officiating. Burial was at the North Harvard Cemetery in Harvard. Memorials may be given to the family for a memorial to be established at a later date. Condolences may be sent to the family at www. lbvfh.com. Livingston Butler Volland Funeral Home & Cremation Center is serving the family. Neal was born July 27, 1953, to Howard and Norma (Andrews) Kreutz. He graduated from Trumbull High School in 1971. After graduation, he went to Denver Mechanic School. He married in 1974 and later divorced. His pride and joy were his children, Todd and Christopher. Neal had a lifelong passion for athletics. He loved playing football and baseball and found great joy in coaching Little League and Legion ball, where he mentored and encouraged countless young athletes. His love for sports extended well beyond the field, as he was a devoted Nebraska Cornhuskers football fan and proudly held season tickets for many years. One of his favorite memories came when he appeared on the cover of Time magazine in a photograph taken during a Nebraska football game.

Neal found great joy in life’s simple pleasures, especially spending time with his children and grandchildren. He rarely missed the opportunity to cheer them on at their sporting events, proudly supporting them from the sidelines and celebrating their accomplishments both on and off the field. Known for his quick wit and wonderful sense of humor, Neal had a gift for making people laugh. His smile, stories, and ability to brighten someone’s day will be remembered by all who knew him.

Neal is preceded in death by his parents; son, Christopher Kreutz; sister, Janet Richards; and stepdad, Merle Hoffman.

Survivors include: son, Todd Kreutz of Grand Island; daughter-in-law, Amy Gewecke-Kreutz of Wood River; grandchildren and spouses, Mason and Jeshua Lansing of Bellevue, Morgan and Riley Joyce of Millard, Travis Gewecke of Grand Island, Derian and Madison Gewecke-Kreutz of Papillion, and Lucy and Wyatt Pfeifer of Spalding. He is also survived by ten great-grandchildren.