Neal Robert Heyman, 48, Fenton, Mich., died July 16, 2011, at his residence following a nine-year battle with cancer.

He was born Oct. 27, 1962, in Mequon, Wis., to Robert and Elnamae Roeseler Heyman. His mother survives in Cedarburg, Wis.; his father is deceased. On Oct. 21, 2000, he married former New Bremen resident Lori Kittel, who survives.

Also surviving are two brothers, Craig Heyman, Cedarburg, Wis., and Michael (Cindy) Heyman, Germantown, Wis., and a sister, Denise (Keith) Van Engel, Cedarburg.

Also deceased are his in-laws, Richard and Alice Kittel.

He was a 1981 graduate of Homestead High School in Mequon. Wis., attended Milwaukee School of Engineering and graduated from the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee in 1991 with a degree in metallurgical materials engineering. He was employed by Delphi Automotive and recently with General Motors. He was a member of Fenton United Methodist Church.

Services are 7 p.m. Thursday at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, Fenton, Mich., the Rev. Jeremy Peters officiating.

Calling is 3-7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Genesys Home Health and Hospice, 5445 Ali Dr., Dept. 500, Grand Blanc, MI 48439.

Condolenes may be left with sharpfuneralhomes.com.