Neil C. Pamperien, 90, of Springfield, passed away on August 28, 2019.  Neil was born February 8, 1929 in Caldwell, Idaho to Charles and Jessie Pamperien, and grew up in Cold Springs, Douglas County, Missouri.

Neil married Luella Janzen on April 16, 1952 and together they raised two sons, Gary and Kelvin and a daughter, Brenda.

Mr. Pamperien taught physical science and mathematics at Southwest Missouri State West Plains from the time the campus opened in 1963 until his retirement in 1993.

Neil was a member of First Baptist Church in West Plains, MO from 1963-2002. Upon moving to Springfield in 2002, he became a member of King's Way United Methodist Church.

Neil was preceded in death by his parents and a younger brother, Stanley. He is survived by his loving wife Luella Pamperien, his children Gary Pamperien, Kelvin (Rebecca) Pamperien and Brenda (Tom) Ridenhower, six granddaughters and 7 great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 31, 2019 at 10:00 AM at King's Way United Methodist Church, with a visitation to follow the service. Burial with full military honors will be held at a later date at Missouri Veterans Cemetery.