Pritzl, Bennett P.

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• Obituary: 14 Nov 1999; Herald Times Reporter

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Obituary:
Bennet (Benny) Pritzl, age 74 of 3311 Adams Street, Two Rivers, passed away on his birthday, Saturday November 13, 1999 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday November 16, 1999 at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Rev. William G. O'Brien will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Ben was born November 13, 1925, at School Hill, WI, son of the late Benjamin & Clara Thissen Pritzl. Benny entered the U.S. Coast Guard on Nov. 28, 1942, serving until March 17, 1943. He then enlisted with the U.S. Marine Corp. on Sept. 24 1943, and served until being honorably discharged March 1, 1946. On November 9, 1946 he was married to Lorraine Shedivy at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The couple recently celebrated 53 years of marriage. Benny owned and operated Pritzl's Auto Sales for 45 years until the present time. He was a life long fan of Auto Racing, and was a former Race Car Driver for many years, winning numerous championships at the 141 Speedway. Survivors include his wife, Lorraine, one son and daughter-in-law, Jim & Kim Pritzl, Two Rivers, one daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Bill Hooper, Two Rivers. Four Grandchildren, Shawntel Aplin, Brandon Hooper, Nicole Pritzl and Andrew Pritzl. One sister and brother-in-law, Virginia and Ray Zik, Two Rivers. One sister-in-law, Josephine Paider, Manitowoc. A number of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and his much loved pet "Buffy" also survive. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Winifred Owart. Friends may call at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Two Rivers, after 9:00 AM on Tuesday until the time of Mass at 11:00 AM. there will be no Monday evening visitation. The family would like to extend a sincere Thank You to all the nurses, and Doctors of Two Rivers community Hospital, and also to the VNA. Hospice for all their special care and concern given to Ben. Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers is assisting the Pritzl family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter November 14, 1999
TOD: OBIT - Bennet (Benny) Pritzl - MHTR - from Agnes Birringer - 12/99

Bennett — Shedivy, Lorraine E.. [Group Sheet]

Living — Unknown, UnknownM. [Group Sheet]