Henry A. McNeel
Henry A. McNeel was born on November 21, 1936, to John A. McNeel and Mary Lou Gilmore McNeel Manning in New Castle, CO. Hank passed away Novermber 15, 2022, just a week before his 86th birthday.
Hank was a weed scientist for the BLM and was passionate about weed control. He received numerous achievement and recognition awards for his work in controlling weeds. He served on the Yellowstone County Weed Board from 2006 to 2021. Before working for the BLM, he worked for the Forest Service, was County Agent in Rupert, Idaho, and worked for the U of I as head grounds keeper, all while continuing to farm.
Other interests included hunting, creating horseshoe art, working with diamond willow making canes and walking sticks and of course his work with rocks specifically agates , He was always interested in farming and growing weed free hay, of which he was very proud. read more
