Edward K. Pregitzer

Edward Pregitzer spent 35 years as a Marketing teacher extraordinaire for Great Oaks working at Great Oaks campuses and Milford High School in Cincinnati, Ohio. Ed’s work went beyond the classroom—he taught real life skills as well as serving as a mentor to students pursuing various marketing fields. Many of his student found success and scholarships through competitive events at Marketing Education (DECA) conferences. Ed was instrumental in launching many students’ successful careers. Students knew too that they could count on him to guide them through difficult or puzzling times. Beside being an excellent teacher Ed had a wonderful sense of humor. Ed shared his professional expertise coordinating local, state, and national teacher conferences. Upon retiring from teaching, he worked for Great Oaks as a supervisor of Marketing teachers.

Ed enjoyed traveling with his wife Terri. They particularly enjoyed national parks, especially Mackinaw Island. He also was an avid photographer.

After moving to Northern Michigan in 2014 Ed developed Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP), an atypical Parkinsonian disorder. He will be sadly missed by many but truly left an indelible legacy in education that continues today.

He was preceded in death by his parents Victor and Helen Pregitzer, brother Eric Pregitzer (Donna), and sister Marjorie Pregitzer. He is survived by his wife Terri (Luken), and siblings Karen Ann Ryan of Cypress, TX, Richard Pregitzer (Marge) of Thousand Oaks, CA, William Pregitzer (Susan) of Livonia, MI, Marilyn Jana (Don, dec) of Cheboygan, MI, and George Pregitzer (Pam) of Westland, MI. as well as many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to CURE PSP, 325 Hudson Street, 4th Floor, New York, New York 10013 or Cheboygan Life Support System, 536 M. M Riggs Drive, Cheboygan, MI 49721.

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