In Memory
Joseph Russell DePriest
Dec. 23, 1953 - Mar. 14, 2014
SOUTH BEND - Joe, age 60, of Holiday, FL, formerly of South Bend, passed away under the care of Hospice on March 14, 2014, after a hard-fought battle with COPD with his devoted wife at his side.
He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Sue (Rutkowski); children, Todd (Jill) of South Bend and Christi of Holiday, FL; grandsons, Tyler, Marcus, Brayden of Holiday, and Blake of South Bend. Father, Robert P. (Margie); brother, Robert C. (Sandy); sisters-in-law, Patty (Ryan) Turner and Debbie (Ken) Szczechowski; and eight nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Loretta, and grandson, Austin.
Joe graduated from LaSalle HS in 1972 and earned an Associate Degree from ITT in Mechanical/Electrical Design. He previously worked at M/E Design in Mishawaka. Joe was an avid lover of classic cars, especially his '89 IROC. Joe cherished his close relationship with his grandsons and loving family.
A Memorial Service will be held in South Bend at a later date.
.Published in South Bend Tribune on Mar. 20, 2014.
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