UPDATE (3/2/26): Per his wishes, there will be no funeral arrangements. A celebration of life may take place at a later date.
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APPLETON, Wis. — Longtime WAPL morning show host Rick McNeal has died. McNeal passed away Saturday afternoon following a brief illness.
McNeal was with WAPL and its parent company Woodward Community Media for more than 40 years. General Manager BJ DeGroot has this to say about Rick:
“It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Rick McNeal, longtime host of the WAPL Morning Show, colleague, and friend.
While Rick’s public persona was loved by many in Northeast Wisconsin, he remained a very private person. We honor his wishes and those closest to him and ask for privacy through this difficult time.
Legacy is found in the laughter he shared with every listener.”
