Neil J. Maguire
May 30, 1951 - April 26, 2017
        

Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 26th, 2017 at the age of 65. Devoted husband for 38 years of Janis (nee Heckert). Beloved father of Jennifer and Cary (Megan Portanova). Loving son of Sybilla (the late Carrol). Dear brother of Kathleen (James) Carr, the late Gary, the late Thomas, Jean (Michael) Lorenz, and brother-in-law of Linda Heckert. He is survived by many other relatives and friends.   

Neil graduated from Marquette University, where he met Janis, and was a lifelong fan of the Golden Eagles (as well as the Packers and Brewers). He was an admired and respected dentist for 35 years, and owned a dental practice in Grafton, WI until recently retiring.   

Neil enjoyed gardening and landscaping. He was a wonderful and inventive cook, and loved spending time at the cabin with family, friends, and pets. Neil was a creative piano player, and he enjoyed a variety of music, movies, and books. Neil also ran in 10 Milwaukee Lakefront Marathons.   

Neil’s kindness, generosity, and sense of humor will be missed by all who knew him.   

Per Neil’s wishes, a private service will be held.