James F. "Jimmy" Neltner Jr., 70, of Morton, passed away at 8:30pm Thursday, February 16, 2023 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

He was born June 22, 1952 in Peoria to the late James F. and Betty J. (Reed) Neltner Sr.  He was also preceded in death by his father-in-law, James E. Zilch.

Surviving are his significant other, Laura J. Dunton; five children, Scott Neltner, Jodi (Brian) Nichols, Kim Patacsil, Melissa (Brett) Walton, Aaron Dunton; 12 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two brothers, Joseph (significant other, Connie) Neltner, Jeffrey (Suzanne) Neltner; and many nieces and nephews.

Jimmy worked as an IT Specialist for over 30 years, last working at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington.

He loved to fish, run marathons, bike, read, golf, and was the former director of Royal Rangers at Faith Christian Centre in Washington for many years.  His biggest joy was spending time with his family and friends. He also spent many hours caring for others by taking care of their homes and lawns. He enjoyed living a very active lifestyle and serving others. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

His funeral service will be at 1pm Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at Deiters Funeral Home and Crematory in Washington.  Visitation will be Wednesday from 11am to 1pm prior to the service at the funeral home.  Interment will be at Hillcrest Memory Gardens in Morton.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the OSF HealthCare Cardiovascular Institute or American Heart Association.