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Arthur DePrez Obituary
Arthur William DePrez, 76, passed away in his sleep on Pine Island, Florida, on October 12th, 2021.
Arthur was born August 11, 1945 in Ottumwa, Iowa, to John C. and Martha Jane (Lowenberg) DePrez while visiting his maternal grandparents "to be". He grew up in Shelbyville, Indiana, and graduated from Culver Military Academy in 1963. He continued his education at DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana, receiving a Bachelor of Arts from DePauw in 1967. After graduation, Arthur enlisted in the United States Air Force, serving as a pilot from 1967-1970. He completed his service as a 1st Lieutenant. He received his Master of Business Administration and Juris Doctor from Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana, in June of 1971 and August 1973 respectively. Arthur was the General Manager of the Shelbyville News from 1973 to 1986, and went on to form his own printing company, Horizon Communications.
Always active in the Shelbyville community, Arthur continued to practice Law and served as City Attorney for Shelbyville from 1996-2000. Arthur was a member of the Shelbyville Lion's Club and from 1985-1991, served as a SCUFFY (United Fund) board member, Vice President (1988-89), and President (1989-90).
Judge DePrez began his current work as a Federal Administrative Law Judge for Medicare Hearings and Appeals in June of 2005. Beginning in the Miami Field Office, those who worked with him testified to the advice, guidance and kindness in laying the foundation and establishing the culture that is shared by those working there today.
Arthur will be remembered for his knack of storytelling, his interest in history, and love for his country. He was a wise confidant to many and will be deeply missed.
Arthur is survived by his wife, Cheryl DePrez; three children, Megan (James) Booth, Ashley DePrez (Paul Giese), and Chris DePrez; five step children, Teresa Gaskin, Gary (Cathy) Foreman, Jeff (Angel) Foreman, Bryan Foreman, and Denise (Brett) Isenhower; three grandchildren, and 12 step grandchildren; and three siblings, John C. DePrez, Jr. (Lee Marks), Peter (Pamela) DePrez, and Anne Nading DePrez.
Funeral services will be held from 1-3:00pm on October 23 at Coral Ridge Funeral Home at Chiquita Blvd South, Cape Coral, Florida 33991.
A memorial in Shelbyville, Indiana is to be announced at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made online to SCUFFY and/or the Lighthouse Foundation in Miami.
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Jer
October 13, 2024
Miss you Art...every day
Susan Scott Jagielko
November 25, 2021
Sending caring thoughts to the family, from our hearts to yours. As part of the Shelbyville News "families," we shared a plethora of memories. Arthur was kind and witty!
Duane Griffith
October 29, 2021
Cheryl,Please accept my deepest condolences on the passing of your beloved husband.It was an honor to have known such a great person and i will truly miss him.Just know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
David Mackintosh
October 22, 2021
Cheryl, please accept my condolences on the passing of your husband. It was my pleasure to work with Judge DePrez for many years at OMHA-Miami. He was always wonderful with people; and was willing to assist, mentor, or tell a joke to lighten the mood. The world is a smaller place without him.
Sincerely, David Mackintosh
Barry LaBoda
October 21, 2021
I served with Art as a judge at the Miami Medicare hearings office from 2005 to 2007. He was very helpful to me personally and to his fellow judges as we began our judicial careers. He left a legacy of fairness and justice. Condolences to the family.
LUANN and Marc DEMOTT
October 20, 2021
Cheryl
I'm so sorry for your loss. I leaned at lot from Art, he was supportive, kind and full of wisdom even when he didn't want to be. He will be greatly missed. Our prayers are with you.
LUANN DEMOTT
October 20, 2021
Cheryl
I am so sorry for your loss. I cherish my friendship with you and Art. He was a great mentor from whom I learned so much, he was supportive when I needed it and wise when he didn't mean to be. I've missed him. My purists are with you.
LUANN DEMOTT
October 20, 2021
Cheryl
I'm so sorry for your loss. I cherish my friendship with you and Art and learned so much from him. He was so supportive when I really needed it. My prayers are with you.
Margaretk Hedman
October 20, 2021
Correcting my name on previous message!
Margaretk Herman
October 20, 2021
Cheryl, I was deeply grieved at Arthur's passing. He was a wonderful employer. Will be praying for you for strength and peace during these next days. He will be missed by many!!!
Lynda Graham
October 20, 2021
Cheryl, Janet, Donna and Carol, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mrs. Estevez
October 20, 2021
My thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire family Cheryl. Having worked with Judge D for many years, I was a witness not only to his incredible work ethic, but also to the immeasurable kindness he showed to anyone who knew him. I will forever remember his words of wisdom, his mentorship and most of all his friendship.
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Rebecca Gattis
October 20, 2021
Cheryl, We are sending prayers and love for strength. We love yall so much and wish we could be with you. Art is in heaven. We have so many great memories. Love yall
Lawrence LaSalle
October 20, 2021
My condolences to the DePrez family. Art was a trusted colleague and a good friend.
Connie and Terry Carmony
October 20, 2021
Thinking of you Cheryl, our sympathies.
Lots of good memories of working with Arthur.
Ricky & Joyce Rexroat
October 19, 2021
Cheryl our hearts go out to you and your family. Prayers for your family to help get thru this difficult time. Arthur was a very kind person to work for.
Rob Prather
October 19, 2021
Cheryl I am so sorry to hear of Art´s Passing. I am so grateful for the time I knew and worked for him. You and the family are in our thoughts and prayers as you grieve this loss. Blessings to you.
Rob
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