George Pregel Obituary

February 6, 1935 – February 4, 2009 George B. Pregel, age 73, a resident of Colorado Springs since 1972, passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at St. Francis Medical Center in Colorado Springs. George was born on February 6, 1935 in New York, New York to the late Anthony and Virginia Pregel. He enlisted in the United States Air Force and attended Officer Candidate School. After his retirement from the USAF, he worked as youth Group Director at Holy Apostles, followed by 20 plus years as Probation Officer for the state and 6 years as Director of Counseling, USAF Academy Preparatory School. Also during this time he taught at various local colleges and Reach for Tomorrow. George loved to dance, swim, ice skate, travel and go on cruises. He was a champion diver and an Olympic candidate. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Josephine Jimenez, his Children: Barbara Jo (Keith) Hartman, George, Michelle (Michael) Phelan, Christine Arnold, and Michael (Deceased); brother of Barbara Paeth and five Grandsons and by many other dear relatives and friends. A visitation will be held from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 8th, at the Shrine of Remembrance Funeral Home. A Rosary will follow the visitation at 3:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10 a.m. on Monday, February 9th, at Holy Apostles Catholic Church, 4925 North Carefree Circle. A luncheon reception will follow the mass at the church. Burial with military honors will take place at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, February 10th, at Fort Logan National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in George's memory to Pikes Peak Quarter Midget Association (www.ppqma.com) or VFW Post 4051.