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William W Pribbenow 1920 - 2005

William W Pribbenow of Motley, Morrison County, Minnesota was born on February 16, 1920, and died at age 85 years old on May 8, 2005. William Pribbenow was buried at Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery Section 11 Site 298 Hwy 115, in Little Falls.

William W Pribbenow

Motley, Morrison County, Minnesota 56466

February 16, 1920

May 8, 2005

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Introduction

How are you
02/16

1920

Birthday

February 16, 1920

Birthdate

Unknown

Birthplace

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Ethnicity & Family History

caucasian
Nationality & Locations

United States
Religious Beliefs

Missouri Synod Lutheran
Military Service

Bill was recruited into the newly formed 101st Airborne Division. He participated in the D- Day invasion of Normandy, France, on June 6, 1944, and was critically wounded on June 10, 1944. He was honorably discharged with a Certificate of Disability with the following decorations and citations: AM Theater of Services Ribbon; Good Conduct Ribbon; Purple Heart; and European African Middle Eastern Theater Campaign Ribbon with one Bronze Star.
Professional Career

Postal Worker, Motley, MN Mechanic--Tonka Toys, Mound, MN
Personal Life & Family

Bill was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Watkins; former member of St. Peter Lutheran Church in Randall; life member of the VFW in Randall, DAV of Little Falls, 101st Airborne, and Randall Senior Citizens.
05/8

2005

Death

May 8, 2005

Death date

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Cause of death

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Gravesite & Burial

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Funeral date
Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery Section 11 Site 298 Hwy 115, in Little Falls, Mn 56345
Burial location
Obituary

William "Bill" Pribbenow, 85, Motley, Mn, died May 8, 2005 at the Hilltop Care Center in Watkins. Bill was born on February 16, 1920 in Staples, son of Otto and Wilhelmina (Bristlin) Pribbenow. He was united in marriage to Frances Mary Monty on June 9, 1947. Bill served as a paratrooper in the 101st Airborne as a light machine gunner from 1942 till 1945 when he was honorably discharged with a Certificate of Disability with the following decorations and citations, AM Theater of Services Ribbon; Good Conduct Ribbon; Purple Heart; European African Middle Eastern Theater Campaign Ribbon with one Bronze Star. Bill participated in the D Day invasion of Normandy, France on June 6, 1944 and was critically wounded on June 10, 1944. After his discharge, he worked for the US Postal Service in Motley. His family moved to Mound where he worked for the Tonka Corp. until his retirement then returned to Motley. They recently moved to Watkins to be near his family. Bill was a member of St Johns Lutheran Church in Watkins, former member of St Peter Lutheran Church in Randall, life member of the VFW in Randall, DAV of Little Falls, 101st Airborne, Randall Senior Citizens. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, traveling and reading. Bill is survived by his wife, Frances; 1 son, Wm (Vicki) Pribbenow;1 daughter, Mary (John) Dietman; 1 grandson, Christopher Pribbenow; 1 great granddaughter, Macala; 3 sisters, Sophia Schwitalla, Florence (Bill) Berndt, Lydia (Clifford) Goodwater; 2 brothers, David Pribbenow, Willis Pribbenow. He was preceded in death by his parents; 2 sisters, Mabel Thorn, Dorothy Beeson; 2 brothers, John and Arthur Pribbenow.

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William W Pribbenow lived 11 years longer than the average family member when died at the age of 85.

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