PRIEBE, John Andrew

The Arizona Republic, Phoenix, Arizona Saturday, April 26, 2003 John Andrew Priebe, 81, of Apache Junction, passed away Thursday, April 24, 2003. He is survived by his wife M. Mildred ; children, John M. Priebe (deceased) and his wife Joan, Patricia O'Rear and her husband Henry, and Thomas J. Priebe and his wife Debbie. His 8 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren also survive him. John was the founder and owner of Aerolite Glazing Co., a leader in the architectural glass and Aluminum industry in the Buffalo, New York area. John was a proud member of the Glazier Union for most of his adult life. John and his bride Millie of 62 years enjoyed a deep love and companionship, and for the past 27 years retirement in Apache Junction, AZ. John was a very intelligent and active man for his entire life, belonging to the Eagles Aerie #2692 in Depew, NY, and the Elks Lodge in Phoenix, AZ. He and his wife enjoyed many years as expert Round-dancers. John loved traveling back east to visit their family during the summer months. John had a caring and loving heart and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Services will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2003 at 11:30 AM, at Green Acres Chapel of Light, 401 N. Hayden Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85257. Courtesy of Pat Wilson.