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Robert "Bob" James Pribyl
Sept. 10, 1939 - April 8, 2023
KOUTS, IN - Robert "Bob" James Pribyl, 83, of Kouts, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, April 8, 2023. He was born September 10, 1939, in Chicago to James and Alice (Forst) Pribyl, received a bachelor's degree in education from Western Illinois University, and a master's degree in counseling from Eastern Illinois University. Bob made his career as a Counselor with Alan B. Shepard High School in Palos Heights, IL, then Calumet High School in Gary, IN for over 40 years of service. Membership at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Center, regular vacations to Michigan's Upper Peninsula, polka dancing, and gleaning through the annual seed catalogs to plan his legendary vegetable garden helped define his character. But it was his devotion to his wife, children and grandchildren that gave his life true meaning.
On November 11, 1967, he married Carol Garay who survives along with their children; Amy (Michael) Werthmann of Oak Park, IL, Steven (Cami) Pribyl of DeMotte, Jeff (Aimee) Pribyl of Chicago, his brother, James Pribyl of Cicero, IL, and grandchildren: Racquel, Grace, Colton, Brody, Katie and Charlie.
A visitation will be held Thursday, April 13 from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. at KOSANKE FUNERAL HOME, 309 S. Main St., Kouts (new location). Funeral mass will begin at 9:30 a.m. Friday directly at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Center, 1511 LaPorte Ave, Valparaiso with burial to follow at St. Paul Catholic Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the VNA Hospice of NWI.
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Dina
June 12, 2023
In loving memory of a wonderful person. I am sorry for your loss.
Michele Thornton
April 17, 2023
Dear Carol, I'm so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. Thank you for the honor of being a care giver and helping. I'll miss him greatly. He was a very kind and sweet man. All my love and prayers to you and your family. Love Michele T. First Light
Brett Spratley
April 13, 2023
Dear Pribyl's,
We were deeply sorry to hear of Bob's passing. Our hearts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Our deepest sympathy,
Gina and Brett Spratley
Leroy Miller
April 13, 2023
My sincerest apologies to the Pribyl family. I worked with Bob during his years at Calumet High School. He was a wonderful counselor and a great guy to know. I only have fond memories of Bob.
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