- Date Of Birth: April 13, 1935
- Date Of Death: December 06, 2023
- State: Michigan
Donald Joseph Pribyl, a resident of DeWitt, Michigan, former resident of Indianapolis, Indiana and native of Tisch Mills, Wisconsin, died at home on December 6, 2023 after a valiant battle with cancer. He was 88 years old.Don was born on April 13, 1935 in Tisch Mills, Wisconsin, the youngest of three children born to George and Tillie (Stangel) Pribyl. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Milwaukee School of Engineering. Don attended boot camp with the United States Army, Air Force and Navy and was in various reserve units over the years, and was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army. Don married Rita Blazei on August 17, 1957, were married for over forty years before their divorce in 2000 and were blessed with three children, living in Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan and Indiana, and settling in Indianapolis. For ten years, he enjoyed the companionship of Charlene Jacobs until she passed in 2010. Don moved back to Michigan to be closer to his daughter and son-in-law, Gale Troy Capling, and for the last ten years, he enjoyed his condo in DeWitt and his membership with the Wildflower Condo Association.Don was meticulous in every aspect of his life, a characteristic that served him well in his professional career as a mechanical and electrical engineer, retiring from General Motors in 1988. His penchant for precision extended to his personal life as well, where he was known for his organization, labels, filing systems and attention to detail. His love for order and precision could only be rivaled by his love for motorcycles, flying planes, World War II history, guns, traveling, or going on dates (though he was known for his preference to go “dutch\”). A self-admitted hoarder of sorts, Don never missed an opportunity to add to his collection, be it free floss from the dentist, Snickers bars or special vacation treats, always saving them for the \”perfect time\” to enjoy (but waiting too long to actually enjoy them). Through all of lifes ups and downs, Don showed us all how to face disappointment with grace and determination, and always willing to try something new.He is survived by his daughters, Gale (Troy) Capling and Renita Pribyl; his son, Daren Pribyl; grandchildren, Justin Pribyl, Kelly (Dave Brozowski) King, Devin Pribyl, Madison Pribyl, Connor Pribyl and Logan Pribyl; three step-grandchildren; five step great-grandchildren; his sister, Genevieve Hostak, as well as extended family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Tillie Pribyl and brother, Marvin Pribyl.
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