Neal Amick, age 75, formerly of Independence, passed away Saturday, Jan. 29, 2026, at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, KS. 

A graveside memorial service will be held at Mount Hope Cemetery in Independence, KS, on July 1, 2026, at 11 a.m., followed by a celebration of life at the Stich Shelter House in Riverside Park.

Neal was born Aug. 7, 1950, the son of Glen and Phyllis Amick. He spent his childhood in Independence, KS, where he graduated from Independence High School in 1968. He continued his education at Independence Community College, Class of 1970, and later graduated from Kansas State College of Pittsburg in 1972, earning a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry.

Neal married Patricia Ann Seims after college, spending their days together in Las Vegas, NV, and then Port Orchard, WA. Neal most recently lived in Fall River, KS.

Neal had a strong interest in science and the environment, which led him to work on environmental cleanup projects, including the Exxon Valdez oil spill in Alaska and the Columbia Space Shuttle recovery efforts in Texas — work he was very proud of. Neal enjoyed music, traveling, and his hometown’s annual Neewollah celebration.

He is survived by his brother, Stanley Amick of rural Kansas; nephews Walter Amick of San Diego, CA, with spouse Chevonne and daughters Emma and Clara, and Winston Amick of Alma, KS, with spouse Abby Amick and children Lauren, Madelyn, and Dalton. Neal was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Patricia Amick, and his parents, Glen and Phyllis Amick. Neal and Pat will be laid to rest together at Mount Hope Cemetery under the direction of Webb Family Funeral Service of Independence.