Obit: Pretsch, Earl E. (1940 -
2022)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Pretsch, Short, Jelinek
----Source: Gesche Funeral Home (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 8/22/2022
Pretsch, Earl E. (25 February 1940 – 22 August 2022)
Earl E. Pretsch, 82, of Neillsville, died on Monday, August 22, 2022, at the
Marshfield Health Services in Marshfield.
Earl Ervin Pretsch was born in Neillsville, on February 25, 1940, the son of
Fred and Wanda (Short) Pretsch. He attended Shortville School. Earl started
working on various farms at a young age and went on to work at Rollohome in
Marshfield, the Neillsville Foundry and eventually Nelson Filter/Cummins. He
loved Elvis and collecting memorabilia. Earl enjoyed shaking dice and drinking
coffee every morning at the Cozy Kitchen.
Earl is survived by a sister, Arlene (Donald) Jelinek of Neillsville, a brother,
Jerry (Caroline) Pretsch of Stratford, 2 nephews, Roger Jelinek and Jerry
Pretsch Jr and a half-niece and nephew, Carmen and Marino.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and half-siblings, Walter, Richard,
Marie and Esther.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Online Condolences may be made at
www.geschefh.com. The Gesche Funeral Home is assisting Earl’s family
with Funeral arrangements.
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