Y2CJ41 Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 It is with a heavy heart that I relay the information that Dick Neal passed away this morning. He was a great historian of this sport and where I have received much of my information and data for our history section. Without his work on the "Echoes of the Elder" book we would not have the state's wrestling history at our fingertips. Dick served on the ISWA board and in almost every role possible within the wrestling community. My favorite memory was seeing him at the Dream Team Classic and the smile on his face the whole night. I am beyond grateful to have met him as he is one of the people in this sport that does not get the credit they should for their impact on the state. I will post arrangement information when it is ready. QuinnHarris, Steven Sandefer, Greg Ratliff and 7 others 3 2 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brickfor6 Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 TAE was a great guy! I remember from a very young age talking with him. His son Richard was very influential in my life. Not to mention he made the greatest Indiana wrestling stat book of all time! Sorry for your loss Neal family! Jcjcjc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artesianwrestling Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 The Ancient Elder was a great asset to Indiana Wrestling and particularly Martinsville Wrestling. His son's Richard and Bryan were a huge part of the success Martinsville saw in the late 80's and and Early 90's. Then they went on to coach at Lowell and Martinsville. Dick was always ready to talk about wrestling. It's tragic. We lost a great influence in Indiana Wrestling today. The The Ancient Elder & the Neal family had a huge impact on my success as a wrestler and coach. I am thankful for the time I was able to spend with him. Condolences from the Martinsville Wrestling Family. Briar Runyan FCFIGHTER170 and Steven Sandefer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 Sad day in Indiana wrestling - RIP Elder piscis1956 and Steven Sandefer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Pendoski Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 This is a sad day for Indiana wrestling. Thanks for all you have done TAE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julio Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 One of the best guys I have every meet. Lots of great memories. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2CJ41 Posted May 14, 2021 Author Share Posted May 14, 2021 Here is his obituary and arrangement information. https://www.nealandsummers.com/obituaries/Richard-Lee-Neal?obId=21107157 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Humble Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 There are not enough words to adequately give Dick credit for all the contributions he has made to INDIANA wrestling but he surely recorded all that happened. What has always impressed me has been his style. Conversations with him were always a treat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FCFIGHTER170 Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 R.I.P to a real legend! My condolences to his family and friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Tonte Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 Rest in Peace Elder, from Coach Tonte and family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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