Mr. Melvin Deprey

Melvin Deprey, 93, has gone to rest in the Peace of Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 after a long and wonderful life. Mel was born on December 24, 1929 in Bay Settlement, Wisconsin, the second son of Isadore and Frieda (Laundrie) Deprey. He was united in marriage to the love of his life Geraldine Francis Grall on June 10th, 1950, at Holy Cross Catholic Church. They were happily married for nearly 70 years. Geraldine preceded him in death on February 16th, 2020. Mel began his career in the paper industry in 1948 at Hoberg Paper Mill, which later became Procter & Gamble where he retired as a Machine Tender in 1990. He was President of the United Papermakers Union Local #47. Mel was a hobby farmer, mechanic, a jack of all trades and was never afraid to roll up his sleeves to work. He enjoyed lively conversations and was always willing to share his opinion. He especially enjoyed the time with his coffee buddies at the local BP on Tuesdays. Mel is survived by six children: Steven (Susie) Deprey Sr, Susan (Joseph) Pfaller, Sheryl (Charles) Servi, Sandra (Len) Yanda, Shelly Denil, and Mike (Teri) Deprey. He is further survived by 17 grandchildren, Steven Jr. (Amanda) and Shawn (Lindsie) Deprey, Joey (Becky) and Jeremy (Emily) Pfaller, Andrew (Amy), Adam (Katie) and Michael (Melissa) Servi, Sam (Tarah) and David Yanda, Matthew (Kendra) and Alex (Michele) Sbai, Grace (Justin) Wright and Abby (Austin) Jackson, Hannah Denil, Tony (Rachel), Danielle (Justin) Schultz and Jon Deprey. He is also survived by many great grandchildren: Brenna, Brayden, Cameron and Aubrey Deprey, William Edges and Austin Broekman and Gracie and Jack Pfaller, Jack, Quinn, Ella, Charles and Levi Servi, Henry and Josephine Sbai and Leo Wright, with 1 more on the way. Grandpa Mel had a special place in his heart for each of them. Gathering of family and friends will be held from 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. on Monday, January 23, 2023 at Holy Cross Parish Family, 3009 Bay Settlement Road. A Mass of Christian Burial will held at 11:00 A.M. with Abbot Gary Neville O.Praem officiating. Burial at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery. Special thanks to Sandy and Steve who took devoted care of him as his health declined, faithfully serving him. “The power of a dad in a child’s life is unmatched.”

Mr. Melvin Deprey

December 24, 1929 - January 17, 2023