John J. Prechtl

1957 - 1995  (37 years)

• Name	John J. Prechtl  [1, 2]
  Birth	9 May 1957	St Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA   [1]
  Gender	Male
  Death	10 Feb 1995	St Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA
  Burial	13 Feb 1995	Elk County, Pennsylvania, USA   [1]
  	Ott Cemetery
  Person ID	I4310	Branches and Roots
  Last Modified	13 Feb 2026

  
  

  Father	Merle Joseph Prechtl,   b. 12 Aug 1935, St Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA d. 3 Jul 1990, Gatlinburg, Tennessee (Age 54 years)
  Relationship	natural
  Mother	Helen J. Krise,   b. 21 Jan 1940, Toby, Clarion, Pennsylvania, USA d. 21 Sep 2025, Daguscahonda, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 85 years)
  Relationship	natural
  Marriage	23 Jun 1955	Brandy Camp, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA   [2]
  	Holy Cross Catholic Church
  Family ID	F1244	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Kim Brunner
  Marriage	23 Oct 1982  [1]
  Children	1. Laura Prechtl  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]   2. Joann Prechtl  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]   3. John J. Prechtl  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
  Family ID	F892	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	13 Feb 2026

  
  

• Sources

  [S234] Staff, Daily Press, The, (Name: Daily Press, The; Location: St. Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, United States;), Prechtl, John J. 13FEB1995. John J. Prechtl. A Mass of Christian Burial and Committal Servies were held this morning in St. Leo’s Church for John J. Prechtl, 37, of Box 114B, Grand Road, Ridgway, who died Friday evening at St. Marys Regional medical Center in a snowmobile accident. Interment followed in Ott Cemetery. Mr. Prechtl was born May 9, 1957, in St. Marys, the son of Helen Krise Prechtl of Daguscahonda and the late Merle Prechtl. He married Kim Brunner on October 23, 1982. She survives. Beside his mother and wife, he is survived by a son, John J. Prechtl Jr., at home, two daughters, Laura and Joann Prechtl, both of Ridgway; and two sisters, Debbie Mitchell, Weedville, and Connie Rigard, St. Marys. Mr. Prechtl had resided in Ridgway for 13 years. He attended St. Leo’s Church and was a member of the F.O. of Eagles in Ridgway. He had been employed at Keystone Carbon Company. The Meehan-Shilk Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Daily Press, The: 13FEB1995 Historical Society of St. Marys & Benzinger Township HFA: 19AUG2023 [S234] Staff, Daily Press, The, (Name: Daily Press, The; Location: St. Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, United States;), Obituary: Prechtl, Helen J (Krise). Helen J. "Zippy" Prechtl, 85, of Daguscahonda, passed away on Sunday, September 21, 2025, following a brief illness. She was born on January 21, 1940, in Toby, the daughter of the late Oden and Christine Billotte Krise. On June 23, 1955, at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Brandy Camp, she married the late Merle Prechtl, who preceded her in death on July 3, 1990. Zippy lived a life filled with love, laughter, and dedication. She retired from Keystone Powder Metals, where she dedicated many years of service. She was a devoted member of St. Leo Church in Ridgway, PA, where she found comfort and fellowship. Zippy will be remembered for her warm spirit, her love for family, and her special knack for keeping secrets between her and her cherished great-grandchildren. She was known for her warmth and sociable nature and could be found sharing the joke of the long stem rose, a testament to her ability to connect with others through humor. An avid fan of the Pittsburgh Pirates, Zippy found joy in cheering for her team. She loved spending her leisure time playing bingo and bowling.Gardening was another of her passions; she found great fulfillment in nurturing her plants and enjoyed canning her harvests. Additionally, she delighted in playing Candy Crush, most likely holding the record for the level she had achieved. Zippy's passion for coffee was evident in her daily rituals, where she found joy and comfort in sharing a cup with family and friends She is survived by 2 daughters; Deborah "Debi" Mitchell and her husband Jack of Weedville and Constance "Connie" Rigard and her husband Bruce of St. Marys, 6 grandchildren; Lisa, Anthony, Brandon, Nicole, Danielle, and John, and 12 great grandchildren; Parker, Lia, Giovanni, Luna, Sierra, Kayla, Tyler, Isaac, Eli, Arionna, Brionna, and Jaycee. She is also survived by a sister, Dorothy Schneider and her husband Michael of Daguscahonda, several nieces and nephews, and her long time companion, Jim "Mope" Nussbaum. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a son, John J. Prechtl, and seven brothers: Herman, Clair "Bill", Calvin "Joe", John, Edward "Charlie", Thomas, and Richard Krise. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, September 26, 2025, at 11:00 AM at St. Leo Magnus Catholic Church, 111 Depot Street, Ridgway, PA, 15853, with Fr. Justin Pino officiating. Burial will follow at St. Marys Catholic Cemetery. Family and friends will be received on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at Krise Funeral Home, 130 Center Street, Ridgway, PA, 15853, from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to 3 Breastketeers, 102 Elk Road, St. Marys, PA, 15857. Krise Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 130 Center Street, Ridgway, PA 15853 is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.krisefamilyfuneralhomes.com. To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store. Daily Press, The: 23SEP2025. Accessed: 26SEP2025.