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Joseph Prue Obituary
May 4, 1941 - April 9, 2025
Joseph George "Peppy" Prue, 83, formerly of Omaha, passed away peacefully in his sleep at Blue Valley Lutheran Nursing Home in Hebron, NE, on April 9, 2025.
He was born in Omaha, to Joseph and Marie (Goldax) Prue on May 4, 1941. As a child, he enjoyed running around South Omaha with friends and trips to the Rosebud reservation to spend time with family. Peppy graduated from South High School in 1959 and worked various jobs. Some of these include being a cook at Ross's Steakhouse, a supervisor at Falstaff Brewing and a bartender at the Drift Inn, Jet and Kuta's Korner. In April of 1975, he married Sandra Baker and resided in Bellevue until their divorce. Peppy had two children, Joseph born in 1964 and Natalie in 1977.
Peppy enjoyed playing pool and watching sports, one of his favorites being horse racing. Viewing the Kentucky Derby at the local horse track was a yearly tradition for him and he obtained a large collection of Derby glasses over time. His Lakota heritage was very important to him, and he attended the annual pow wow in Rosebud, SD for as long as he could travel.
Peppy is survived by his two children, Joseph Wagner of Fort Worth, TX and Natalie (Ryan) Waters of Hebron; as well as his three grandchildren, Amber Jean, Milo Joseph and Jonas Robert. He is also survived by sisters, Velma "Dottie" Douchey and Lynda Tomasello, and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
VISITATION: Tuesday, April 15th, 5 to 7 p.m., at the funeral home. FUNERAL SERVICE: Wednesday, April 16th, 10:30 a.m., at the funeral home. BURIAL will occur on Thursday, April 17th, 11 a.m., at Calvary Episcopal Cemetery in Okreek, SD.
Korisko Larkin Staskiewicz Funeral Home
5108 F St., Omaha | 402-731-1234
www.klsfuneralhome.com
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Michael baker
April 16, 2025
I am sorry missed it today I be there sorry peppy prayers go out him and family
Mary Fiala
April 13, 2025
My prayers to Joey and Natalie and will miss my Uncle Peppy immensely
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