David Priebe

David Priebe, 78, of Wadena passed away of cancer on September 10. 2024, in the company of beloved family members at Sanford Health in Fargo, ND.

Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated October 5, at St. Hubert’s Catholic Church in Bluegrass with Father Lauren Germann as celebrant. Burial was in St. Hubert’s Catholic Cemetery in Bluegrass. Military honors were provided by the MNAGHG and the Elmer Goche Post 3922, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Wadena.

He was born to William “Bill” and Evelyn (Johnson) Priebe of North Germany Township, on March 22, 1946, in Wadena, growing up with 10 siblings on the family farm. After graduating with the Sebeka High School class of 1966, he entered the U.S. Army serving two tours in Vietnam.

Remembering David will be his siblings: Phyllis Thompson, Eileen Leino, Keith Priebe, Ken Priebe, Paula Juracek, Jeanette Anderson and Lee Priebe;  sisters-in-law, Monica Douglas of Hutchinson and Annette Schwab of Cotulla, TX; Elaine’s children: Joan (Craig Poorker) Miller and Robert (Jeanne Marty) Gettel; along with his grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Preceding David in death were his wife, Elaine (2017); parents, William and Evelyn; siblings, Mildred Kruesel, Howard Priebe and Shirley Hanlon and stepson, Jerome Gettel.

All memorials in David’s name will be directed to the Honor Flights for veterans.

Arrangements with the Schuller Family Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Wadena, MN (www.SchullerFamilyFH.com)

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