Neil S. Dodge, a longtime Palisadian, died December 31 at the age of 85. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Neil attended UCLA, where he belonged to Sigma Nu fraternity, and graduated from UC Berkeley in 1940. He served as a Lt. First Class in the Army Air Corps during World War II. Neil and his wife Marguerite (‘Peggy’) moved to Pacific Palisades in 1966. After retiring from the direct mail advertising business and investing, he enjoyed playing golf at the Wilshire Country Club, where he was a member for 40 years. Predeceased by his wife of 59 years, he is survived by his son, Casey Dodge of Rolling Hills Estates; his daughter, Dale Dodge Mathews of Silverton, Oregon; grandchildren, Monica Daniel, Casey Dodge, Jr., Matt Mathews and Christian Dodge; and great-granddaughter Kylie Marguerite Mathews. At Neil’s request, no services were held. A reception in his honor will be held at the Wilshire Country Club on Sunday, January 23 from 5 to 7 p.m. after his ashes are put to rest alongside his wife. Memorial donations may be made to the philanthropic service sorority Epsilon Sigma Alpha, Gamma Alpha Chapter, Attn: Susan Hannan, President, 233 S. Center St., Silverton, Oregon 97381.
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