Neil Edward Persinger, age 88, a resident of Royal Oak, died March 15, 2013 at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. He was born February 15, 1925 in Akron, OH to the late Neil and Blanche Persinger. Mr. Persinger is survived by his sons, John Persinger and Robert Kristie Persinger; and grandsons, Anthony, Nicholas and Benjamin. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Persinger, on June 4, 2007. There will be a memorial visitation, date and time pending, at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W Eleven Mile Road 4 blocks E of Woodward, Royal Oak. A memorial Mass will be held, date and time pending, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Royal Oak, with the Rev. Steven Wertanen officiating. Inurnment at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly. Memorials to the Boy Scouts of America are appreciated. Share your memories at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com.