BORN
1942
DIED
2021
John Prey Obituary
He was born on May 9, 1942, in Kalamazoo, Michigan to the late Richard & Mary (Moore) Prey. In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his wife of 43 years, Erica Grommeck Prey.
He is survived by four children, Jennifer (Brian) Wargel, Michael (Rebecca) Prey, Michelle (Lorin) Corbin, Robin (Greg) Lanford; brothers, Mark (Nita) Prey and Paul Prey; five grandchildren, Christopher Wargel, Emma Wargel, Piper Wargel, Ava Corbin, Nolan Corbin and many other family and friends.
A funeral service will be held 3:00 pm Sunday, January 2nd with a calling from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Service & Crematory, Greenwood Chapel 481 W. Main Street Greenwood, Indiana. He will be laid to rest in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens Cemetery.
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Larry Couch
December 16, 2024
I fondly remember the two-week productivity training workshop we attended in Mexico back in 1998, where John played an instrumental role in our success. His dedication and support were invaluable, and he never let us down.
I often think back to those days, especially the light-hearted moments we shared. John would tease me about my cautious approach to food while he enjoyed the delicious offerings presented to our group. I still recall how he bravely faced the challenges of food poisoning during the training, which ultimately led him to return home early. Over the years, I would occasionally call him to reminisce about that experience, and those conversations always brought us closer together.
Having worked alongside John for 17 years at the Foundry, we developed a strong friendship that lasted well beyond our professional lives. I cherish the moments we shared at the monthly retirement luncheons and feel grateful for the joy that both John and Erica brought into my life.
Please know that my thoughts are with you and your family during this time of loss. John will be deeply missed, and his memory will always hold a special place in my heart. With deepest sympathy,
Arvine & Ernestine Abrams
January 2, 2022
I worked with John for many years at Chrysler Corp., and we became very good friends. He was so intelligent but always treated you as an equal. I loved our many conversations about work challenges and of course solving the world's problems. He and his wonderful late wife Erica were so proud of their children and grandchildren, mentioning them many times in our conversations. John you will be truly missed. RIP my dear friend.
Marian Gardiner. St Timothy's
December 30, 2021
Sleep in heavenly peace. John. Sincere condolences to the family.
Rose Anne Grasty
December 30, 2021
My prayers for your family at the passing of John. Rose Anne Grasty, St. Timothy's Episcopal Church.
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Tony Prey
December 27, 2021
Very sorry to hear about the passing of Uncle John. He always brought much life to the room. What a great sense of humor! My dad, my brother, and I send our condolences.
Carl blankenburg Blankenburg
December 23, 2021
I remember on holidays visiting. Both on larkspur by the golf course and by Portage. Playing football on Thanksgiving. Playing with baseball and football cards. The table hockey game. How proud we were when he graduated with an engineering degree from a fine engineering university. The U Of Michigan. He would have loved to see them win a national championship this season. Will their be a service on the internet. ?
Larry and Sharon Couch
December 24, 2021
We are truly sorry to hear of the loss of John. Please accept our condolences and may our prayers help comfort you and hasten the journey of his soul to Heaven.
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