Brian Michael McNeal, 43, of Bristow, formerly of Cedar Rapids, passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2017, at his home in Bristow. He was born on July 11, 1974, in Cedar Rapids, to Rick Guhl and Jo Marilyn Kueter.
Brian graduated from Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids. He was united in marriage to Emily Brown on September 29, 2011, in Cedar Rapids.
Brian was an intelligent and well read man who loved to discuss and debate. He enjoyed fishing and spent much of his free time on the water. He had a passionate appreciation for music, which he passed on to all of his children. Brian was caring and devoted father who loved his children most of all.
Brian is survived by his wife Emily McNeal of Bristow, daughter Cassiopeia McNeal of Cedar Rapids, son Connor McNeal of Bristow, daughter Fae McNeal of Bristow, grandma Delores Guhl of Waterloo, sisters Sara (Corey) Freiburger of Bellevue, Ellen Guhl of Colorado and Erin Guhl of Alaska, nieces Samantha, Beth and Lily Freiburger, niece Alana Guhl and nephew Max Freiburger, along with many very close friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Friends and family are invited to come celebrate Brian's life on Thursday, Au...[more]