Greg Neugebauer, age 56, of Plano, Texas, passed away January 19, 2017. Greg was born June 17, 1960, in Newburgh, New York, to Leo Thomas and Dorothy (Estock) Neugebauer. He married Elycia Whitmill on July 4, 2005, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Ever a scholar, Greg obtained a bachelors in chemistry and doctorate in chemical engineering from Clarkson University of Potsdam, New York. Later in life, he achieved a lifelong ambition with completion of a Juris Doctor degree from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, which allowed him the opportunity to be an ardent defender of rights. He loved to share his continued intellectual pursuits in topics such as guitars, history, black holes and anti-matter.
With an enduring interest in the animal kingdom, Greg volunteered his time and support to avian rescues and sanctuaries. One of the joys of his life was Rocky, his Blue-crowned Mealy Amazon Parrot. He enjoyed the many camping trips with Elycia which would provide him the opportunity to revel in the world of the National Geographic shows he adored as a child.
He is survived by his wife, Elycia Whitmill of Plano, Texas; and parents, Tom and Dorothy Neugebauer of Rochester, New York.
He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Peggy Smith Estock Kiernan.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 28, 2017, in the Great Hall at Trinity Presbyterian Church at 5871 Virginia Parkway, McKinney, Texas.
Your kind words or presence are all we require. If you desire, in lieu of flowers, please honor one of Greg’s favorite causes. He enjoyed visiting the Alaska Raptor Center and for several years adopted an owl there. You can donate at alaskaraptor.org or send a check to 1000 Raptor Way, Sitka, AK 99835. Another local option is the Blackland Prairie Raptor Center where Greg volunteered his time. Send a check to 1625 Brockdale Park Rd, Lucas, TX 75002, or online at bpraptorcenter.org where they have a donate page with tributes at the bottom. Please reference his name when donating. Both are tax deductible donations.
Our deepest gratitude goes to the Trinity Presbyterian family who have rallied around us in demonstrating God's love and sharing their various gifts and talents to bring comfort to us.