September 18, 1947 – July 13, 2025
Beaufort
Neil Richard Theisen, age 77 of Beaufort, passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025 at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center, in Charleston.
Neil was born on Sept. 18, 1947 in Madison, Wis., to the late Vincent Theisen and Marie Theisen. He is preceded in death by his two brothers.
He is survived by his wife, Jane Cabral of Beaufort; his three step-children, Caroline Hughes of Bristol, R.I., Christopher Cabral (Shana Fiancé) of Griswold, Conn., and Catherine Confarotta (Jeff) of Attleboro, Mass.; and five grandchildren, Emily, Kayla, Alex, Sarah, and Sophia.
Neil was a veteran of the United States Air Force and served in the Vietnam War. He retired at the rank of Sergeant in 1969. After he left the service, Neil graduated from City College in New York with a degree in Economics and became a Master Plumber. Neil retired after 30 years and moved to North Dighton, Mass. He was a member of the DAV in Massachusetts and then later in Beaufort, where he moved to in 2017.
In 2015, Neil met his wife Jane who shared his love of seeing the country in his travel trailer. Together, they camped in more than 40 states including Alaska. They married on Sept. 2, 2020 during one of their camping excursions in Pigeon Forge, Tenn.
Neil will always be remembered by his friends and family as a warm, kind, and generous man. A man who asked for nothing in return when helping others with home improvement projects or friendly life advice. His support for veterans, family, friends, and those in need are a testament to his character and heart. His selflessness and love for life are an inspiration to all who knew him. Neil will be missed tremendously and will forever hold a special place in the hearts of everyone whose lives he touched in so many positive ways.
Memorial Mass will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025 at 10:30 a.m., at St. Peter’s Catholic Church at 70 Lady’s Island Drive, Beaufort, 29907. Inurnment will follow mass in the Beaufort National Cemetery with military honors provided by the United States Air Force.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Friends of Fisher House in Charleston in memory of Neil Theisen, who helped Jane during the last week of his life.
Anderson Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family,
