Fred J. Pretz, Jr.

In Memorial

Fred J. Pretz, Jr., 85, Overland Park, Kansas passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2009 at the Overland Park Regional Medical Center.  

 

 

Fred was born March 26, 1923 in Turner, Kansas to Fred J. Pretz, Sr. and Mable K. (Pearce) Pretz. He was a graduate of Turner High School. Fred was a veteran of the US Army during WWII serving in Europe. On November 26, 1942, Fred married Rose A. Preston at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Kansas City, Kansas. He was a machinist for the Santa Fe Railroad, retiring in 1983. He was a member of the IAM Local #356 and the Good Shepherd Catholic Church. After only a few months at Rose Estates, Fred received the Good Neighbor Award. He was an avid golfer, enjoyed sunny days and had a great sense of humor.

 

Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Rose Pretz; their five children, Rick Pretz and wife, Nancy, Connie Pretz-Haldiman and husband Bernie, Mike Pretz and wife, Sarah all of Overland Park, Kansas, Greg Pretz and wife, Debbie, Westchester, Ohio and Debbie Pretz-Budenbender and husband, Mike, Shawnee, Kansas; sister, Dorothy Ring, Kansas City, Kansas; seven grandchildren, Lisa Mooney, Renee Pernice, Leah Taylor, Travis and Casey Budenbender, Megan Luff and Ashley Pretz; and seven great-grandchildren.

 

 

Memorial contributions may be made to Kansas School for the Deaf, 450 E. Park Street, Olathe, Kansas 66061.

 

Visitation and Funeral Service

 

Mass of Christian Burial will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 24 at the Good Shepherd Catholic Church.  Friends may call from 12-1:00 p.m. Sataurday at the church.   Entombment in the Prince of Peace Mausoleum, Resurrection Cemetery, Lenexa, Kansas.

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Posted by Obituaries on January 21, 2009     16 Comments

Messages of Condolence

  1. Jason Belcher on January 22nd, 2009 10:40 am

    Dear Rose and Pretz Family,

    My sincerest condolences at the passing of Fred. Fred was a great neighbor and friend to me and my family. I will always remember his sense of humor and friendliness. He will certainly be missed.

    - Jason Belcher

  2. Melissa Gift on January 22nd, 2009 11:04 am

    Dear Rick,

    My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

    -Melissa Gift

  3. Tom Hartwick on January 22nd, 2009 1:49 pm

    So sorry for your loss

    God Bless

    Tom Hartwick

  4. Suzi Miley on January 22nd, 2009 2:16 pm

    Rick,
    My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

    Suzi Miley

  5. J and Barbara Clark on January 22nd, 2009 2:34 pm

    Dear Debbie, Mike and Family,
    We have you in our thoughts at this difficult time and please know that we’re thinking of you and your family

  6. James Owens on January 22nd, 2009 6:03 pm

    Hello,
    We, Jim and Karen Owens, just wanted to let you all know that the enitre family of Fred are in our prayers. We are aware of all the stress that has happened to the family and, in spite of it, know that Fred is safe in the arms of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Rose is no doubt conforted by this thought.

    God Bless you all.

    JIm & Karen Owens

  7. Dave Andrews on January 22nd, 2009 7:07 pm

    Sorry to hear about Fred passing. He was a super mechanic at the diesel shop, and a good friend to all who knew him. He will be missed!

  8. Dave Andrews on January 22nd, 2009 7:18 pm

    Good mechanic at the Santa Fe shop and a good friend to all who knew him!

  9. Michael Plough on January 23rd, 2009 10:23 am

    I am so sorry for your loss. Fred was a long time friend and almost
    family to me as we spent so much time together. I hope everyone
    is ok. Take care of Agnus she will need you all.

    God bless
    Mike Plough

  10. Haven Devine on January 23rd, 2009 12:04 pm

    Dear Debbie, Mike and the entire Pretz family,

    Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

    Randy & Haven

  11. Ernie and Jamie on January 23rd, 2009 5:04 pm

    We were saddened to hear about Uncle Fred’s death. He was always such a joy to be around. His love of life was apparent to everyone who had the pleasure to spend any time with him. We always looked forward to seeing him on our visits to Kansas City. We are sorry that we won’t be there for his funeral service. Your family has been in our prayers for several weeks now and we wish there was something we could say that would help in some way. Our prayers are with all of you.

  12. Stacey Bruce on January 23rd, 2009 9:41 pm

    Connie, Debbie, Mike , Rick and Gary

    I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. I know I didn’t have the pleasure of knowing him that long BUT believe me the short time I did have to know him will always hold a special place in my heart. I know myself and everyone else at the Rose will miss his smiling face and ALL his jokes. His short time at the Rose made a BIG impact on all of us staff and resident thats why he was chosen for the good neighbor award for the month of February. Please know your family is in my thoughts and Prayers.

    Stacey Bruce

  13. Jaime, Jeff & Nathan Keltner on January 24th, 2009 10:29 pm

    My family is thinking of and praying for your family in this most difficult time. We are so sorry for your loss. Please let us know if there is anything that we can do for your family.

  14. Dale C. Schiedel on January 24th, 2009 11:07 pm

    Fred was a wonderful man to work with. I pray for him and his family, whom I know will miss him dearly. God bless you, please accept my condolences. (Santa Fe Road Engr. Retired 2002. D.C. Schiedel)

  15. Joyce & Frank Kelemen on January 26th, 2009 2:36 pm

    We are the breakfast group at Good Shepherd. Fred and Rose joined us every Sunday after the 7:00 am Mass for many years.
    We all enjoyed Freds stories and sense of humor. He really cared about others and made us happy to be around him.
    Our prayers are with you Rose and all your family.

    Joyce & Frank Kelemen
    Rachel & Jesse Oliveraz

  16. Kelly and Brad DuPree on January 27th, 2009 11:08 am

    Debbie, Mike and Family:

    We are sorry to hear about your fathers passing and send our prayers to you and your family at this very difficult time. You know we are here for you if you need anything.

    We love you and God Bless

    Kelly and Brad DuPree

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