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Herbert Prongay Obituary
Jun 12, 1929 - Apr 6, 2023
Norwalk
Herbert Prongay, 93, residing in Norwalk, passed away Thursday, April 6, 2023, at Norwalk Memorial Home surrounded by his loving family.
Herbert was born June 12, 1929, in Jamestown, New York, to the late Mary Eunice (Allard) Prongay and Herbert L. Prongay. He graduated from high school in Jamestown, New York. Herbert furthered his education at Kent State University and Westminster College in Missouri, receiving his undergraduate and master's degrees. He married Elsie Prongay on Dec. 26, 1955. Herbert moved his young family to Huron in 1973. He was an accountant for Faulhaber, working for over 20 years before retiring in 1995. He was an enrolled agent and CPA. Herbert was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church and past President of Huron Lions Club. In his spare time, he enjoyed traveling, camping, and golfing. Herbert's greatest joy of all was spending time with his family.
Herbert is survived by four children, Linda (Lloyd) Long of Elmore, Julie (Timothy) Swavely of Lorain, Ann (Michael) Adams of Norwalk, and Karen (Albert) Terenzi of Huron; six grandchildren, Melanie (Jason) Moore, Lisa (Luke) Twarek, Suzanne (Ray) Bucalo, Theresa (Mike) Clinker, Jennifer (Andrew) Kilbride, and Bryan (Shannon) Adams; and nine great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, Herbert was preceded in death by his loving wife, Elsie Prongay, who passed in 2021.
Visitation will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 11, 2023, until the time of Herbert's funeral at 11 a.m. at St. Peter Lutheran Church, 243 Benedict Avenue, Norwalk, Ohio, 44857. Pastor Ann Marshall will be presiding. Burial will follow at a later date at Milan Cemetery.
Walker-Eastman-Heydinger Funeral Home is honored to assist family with arrangements.
The family would like to express their sincere gratitude for the compassionate care provided by Norwalk Memorial Home and Southern Care Hospice. He was loved by all those who provided direct support to him, which was very reassuring to his family.
Memorial contributions can be made to St. Peter Lutheran Church, 243 Benedict Avenue, Norwalk, Ohio, 44857, Norwalk Memorial Home, 272 Benedict Avenue, Norwalk, Ohio, 44857, or Southern Care Hospice, 9501 US 250, Unit 2, Milan, Ohio, 44846.
Fond memories and condolences may be shared online at www.walkereastmanheydingerfh.com.
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