Joseph S. Prebil Jr., age 86, of East Helena passed away early Thursday morning, March 24, 2016.
Joe was born in Helena, Montana March 13, 1930 to Joseph and Ann (Marovic) Prebil. He attended schools in Helena, following graduation Joe enlisted in the Unites States Navy in 1946 and enlisted to the Unites States Army in September 1948 and was honorably discharged June 1952.
Joe and Lois White from Townsend were married May 16, 1953 at SS Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church in East Helena. They had seven children born to their marriage, Nancy, Jeanne, Joe, Vickie, Karen, Jim and Susan. Joe was a member of the East Helena City Council, a lifetime member of the V.F.W. Post 10010 in East Helena and served on the Lewis & Clark Veteran Council providing burial detail for fallen veterans.
Joe worked for Ed Maronick Construction, Ed’s Husky Service Station and the City of East Helena until his retirement in 1992.
Joe is preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Donald “Babe” Prebil. He is survived by his wife, Lois of East Helena; children, Nancy (Jerry) Griffin of Denver Colorado, Jeanne Prebil, Orting, WA, Vickie (Bill) Zincke of Clancy, Karen (Jason) Rimestad of Clancy, Joseph Prebil of East Helena, James Prebil of East Helena and Susan (Chuck) Faunce, Marriottsville, Maryland; brothers, John (Margery) Prebil of Helena and Ed (Mickey) Prebil of East Helena and several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
A funeral liturgy will be 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at SS Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church in East Helena. Interment with military honors will follow at St. Ann’s Cemetery. A reception will be in the lower level of the church following the graveside. Memorials in Joe’s name are suggested to St. Ann’s Cemetery Assn, P.O. Box 525, East Helena, Montana 59635.
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Service Schedule
Funeral Liturgy
12:00 p.m.
Wednesday March 30, 2016
SS Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church
120 West Riggs Street
East Helena, Montana 59635
Burial with Military Honors
Immediaetly following the Funeral Liturgy
Wednesday March 30, 2016
St. Ann's Cemetery
East Helena, Montana
Reception
Immediately following the Burial
Wednesday March 30, 2016
Lower level of the church
120 West Riggs Street
East Helena, Montana
Service Schedule
Funeral Liturgy
12:00 p.m.
Wednesday March 30, 2016
SS Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church
120 West Riggs Street
East Helena, Montana 59635
Burial with Military Honors
Immediaetly following the Funeral Liturgy
Wednesday March 30, 2016
St. Ann's Cemetery
East Helena, Montana
Reception
Immediately following the Burial
Wednesday March 30, 2016
Lower level of the church
120 West Riggs Street
East Helena, Montana
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Tom and Sharon Nyland says
Lois and family…
We are so sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. We have a lot of fond memories from the years living next door to all of you. Especially early in the morning when Joe would be out with his splitting mall and hammer splitting wood.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this very difficult time. We pray that Joe is now at peace and that each of you find the same peace in family, friends and faith.
Joan & Charlie Faunce says
Dear Lois and family,
Our family was so saddened to hear of the loss of Joe. Although we got to know him only briefly 17 years ago, when Susie and Chuck married, we will always remember his lively and jovial manner. and his kind welcoming of us to your family.
We wish you peace and comfort now and in the weeks ahead. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
With our love,
Joe Moore says
Lois and family,
I will always remember how Joe made work fun. Hot summer days were always better when you got to work with Joe on the city crew. His humor and work ethic made the days fly by. There are many stories, but several years ago I was home in the fall. It was probable 45 degrees out. A new antenna tower was going in up by Maronick’s and they hit the water main. Joe and I ended up down in the hole, waste deep in water trying to figure out a fix. I remember being sick, but I also will always remember thinking: “There is no one I would rather be working along side of than Joe.”
jerry & joanne friedsam says
worked in the field with joe in the 60s.He was a great guy & good friend. Jerry & Joanne
Steve Lantz says
I am so sorry for your loss. Joe was a great man and he did a lot of good things for many
people he had my utmost respect and I will miss him. Thank you Joe.
Sally Nyland says
Lois and family,
My condolences at this difficult time. May your memories of the good times comfort you. Please know you are in my thoughts.