Neil Mort

Neil Mort, 57, of Leesburg, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2015 at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born November 7, 1957, to Robert W. and Clara (Couturier) Mort in Mt. Clemens, MI. On December 8, 2000, Neil married Ann Edgerton. She survives. Neil was an agent of Hoosier Transit. He enjoyed flying RC model airplanes, riding motorcycles, boating, and playing pranks and jokes on those around him. He also enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Neil was originally from Peru and spent his younger years growing up there. In high school he was part of Second City where he auditioned in front of Chevy Chase and Gilda Radner. Mr. Mort also taught Sunday School and drove the Joy Bus in Peru. Surviving are his wife, Ann; daughters, Amber (Chad) Coulter, Audra (Allen) Reed, Lacey (Brandon Prochnow) Mort, Aimee (Jeremy) Gant; stepchildren, Brian (Gretchen) McEndarfer, Jodi (Matthew) Kayser; seven grandchildren, Krystin, Jalen, Brooklynn, Jordan, Marcy, Nick, Alexis; his stepdad, Ron Phillips; two step grandchildren, Aiden and Marlee; and three siblings, Sandi (Rick) Hartkopf of Nebraska, Tim (Michele) Mort of Texas, Steve (Renee) Mort of Louisiana. He was preceded in death by his parents. A funeral service will be held in Mr. Mort’s honor Friday, June 26, 2015 at 11 a.m. at Mishler Funeral Home, Milford. Burial will be in Mock Cemetery, North Webster, IN. There will be a time of visitation on Thursday, June 25, 2015 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. and one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be directed to The Heart Institute.