Neil Tellijohn, 82, Owatonna

Neil Edward Tellijohn, 82, of Owatonna, passed away Monday, March 14, 2022.
Neil was born Jan. 28, 1940, in LeSueur County, to Melvin and Anna Tellijohn. He married Mary O’Brien on Aug. 28, 1959.
Neil attended St. Olaf College on a football scholarship and then attended Mankato State University, receiving a certification as a Civil Engineer. He served in the United States Army as a helicopter mechanic, later starting his own businesses as a crop duster and helicopter mechanic.
He was an avid golfer and enjoyed spending his winters in Florida.
Neil is survived by his children, Lisa Tellijohn, Juli (Greg) Chapman, Joni (Doug) Oeltjenbruns, Kris Tellijohn, Pete (Kelly) Tellijohn, Dan Tellijohn, 22 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary, daughter, Laura, and great-grandson, Trey Christopher.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, March 30, at Brick-Meger Funeral Home from noon until 2 p.m. with a prayer service to follow. Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery with military rites by the Steele County Funeral Unit.