Lester “Les” Neeb
Monday, January 17, 1949
Date of Death:
Saturday, June 12, 2021
Age:
72 years old
Visitation
Date: Wednesday June 16, 2021
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Second Visitation
Date: Thursday June 17, 2021
Time: 10:00 am
Memorial Service
Date: Thursday June 17, 2021
Time: 11:00 am
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Monday, January 17, 1949
Date of Death:
Saturday, June 12, 2021
Age:
72 years old
Monday, January 17, 1949
Date of Death:
Saturday, June 12, 2021
Age:
72 years old
Lester “Les” Neeb
Lester “Les” James Neeb, 72 of Rochester passed away peacefully at Cottagewood Senior Communities on June 12, 2021.
Les was born on January 17, 1949 in Pasadena, CA to Gerald and Elaine (Hoffman) Neeb. At a young age, his family moved to Rochester. He attended Rochester Catholic schools up until his senior year in high school, when he graduated from John Marshall High School in 1967. He then attended Minnesota State University at Mankato, playing hockey and graduating with a degree in education. Later, he finished his Masters degree in education at Winona. He began his teaching career at Kellogg Middle School, and ultimately retired from John Marshall High School, teaching History and Anthropology. On July 15, 1977 he married Sally Stevenson-Cogswell. Les assistant-coached John Marshall Hockey, helping the team win their first-ever state championship. In his freetime, Les could be found fishing, hunting, and traveling with his family.
He is survived by his wife Sally of Rochester, his children Trevor (Jodie) Cogswell of Kasson, Brian (Petrice) Cogswell of Rochester, his sister Kay Jacobson of Farmington, his niece Peggy (David) Pelletier of Farmington, and 4 grandchildren Evan, Olivia, Parker and Carter.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
The memorial service for Les will be held on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at 11:00AM in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home. Visitation will be held on Wednesday evening, June 16, 2021 from 5:00pm until 7:00pm in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home, and one hour prior to the service on Thursday. His ashes will be interred at Oakwood Cemetery in Rochester at a later date.
Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com
Condolences
The family of Lester “Les” Neeb has received the following condolences.
I'm so sorry to hear of Mr. Neeb's passing. He was certainly one of my favorite teachers from Kellogg and John Marshall. Lucky me to have known him. Condolences to the Neeb family and friends.
To Mr.Neeb's family,
Mr. Neeb was my all time favorite teacher at JM. He knew how to connect with students with his humor and kindness. Even though I was frequently late to his class and had to complete my consequence right then and there, (I had to dance like an Egyptian to the same named song) I wanted to strive to be a better student because I respected him so much. I've thought about him many times during my 30 year teaching career and hope to connect with my kiddos like Mr. Neeb did.
Thoughts and prayers to you all ~
So sorry Sally and family for your loss of Les. Terry has stories about the rink time (as a Kid) and Lester being there too. I really don't know what else to say, but I'm also speaking on behalf of Mom if she were here. You two shared some good times together. I will keep you and family in my thoughts and praying for a sense of peace and hopefulness.
Sincerely,
Leah and Terry Just
Sally and family, so sorry to hear of Les' passing. Hugs and prayers to you all at this sad time.
Mr. Neeb was one of my favorite teachers. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. My deepest condolences to his family.
Sally, our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Les will be missed but never forgotten. With love, (UJ) Jerry and Donna
Sally and Family - so very sorry to hear of Les’s passing. He will be missed by many. Prayers and hugs to you and your families.
Sally & family, we are so sorry for your loss. Lester was such a good man. Thinking of you will prayers & love.
Bill & Linda Arendt
Mr. Neeb was an incredible educator and one of the best teachers (and comedians) I had the honor to experience. His passion for teaching and his students was evident and I'm grateful to have had the opportunity to learn from him. My condolences to his loved ones.
Les was one of the best teachers I ever worked with at Kellogg and J.M.. I was so sorry that he got to sick years ago. My best wishes for his family. He was truly a great person!
Mr. Neeb was a great teacher and will be greatly missed. I had him for history and anthropology at JM and learned so much from him. He was by far my favorite teacher in high school. Sorry for your loss .
James McCormick and family
I was so sorry to hear that Lester has been ill and passed away. I remember what a nice guy he was when I knew him during our high school days. I am sending hugs and prayers to his family who will miss him so. I am extending my condolences to his entire family.
We will really miss our dear friend but we know he is at piece and telling his jokes in a better happy place.
sally our prayers and thoughts are with you and we will be thinking of you Wednesday and Thursday so sorry we can't be with you.
God Bless Ron and Barb
My heartfelt prayers are with you and the family… May his spirit soar with the grace of God.
My heartfelt prayers are with you and the family… May his spirit soar with the grace of God.
Les was more than a good friend to me when I first began my tentative career at John Marshall. He shared his room with me for two semesters while I taught the then unknown subject of ESL. He encouraged me to develop curriculum for these students, and later he volunteered to teach history to these same students. They Loved him! We also regularly ate with his "cronies" and mine in the less than inviting faculty lunch room in the basement next to the boiler room at JM. It was a particularly hilarious time most days. He was a good and caring teacher as well as a good and caring friend. My condolences to his family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you! Mr. Neeb was one of my most favorite teachers at Kellogg and John Marshall! He always comes to mind when I think of my school days! Rest In Peace Mr. Neeb!
So sorry to hear that Les passed. Prayers being sent
My condolences to Les’ family. I knew Les through hockey. I played at Lourdes but knew him through countless hours at the rinks and my family’s friendship with Gene Sack. Les was always a kind and fun-loving person around the high school players, and I’m sure others in his life. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dearest friends, my heart is with you as you mourn the loss of your husband, father and grandfather. I wish I could be there to support you. My prayers for healing continue. God bless you all.
What a lovely man Les was! My sincerest condolences to Sally and the kids as well as many thanks for all you’ve done for him over the years. I remember fondly our old hockey days both at Silver Lake and Mankato State. Rest In Peace Les.
Sally, so sorry to hear about his passing. You and your family are in my prayers.