Gary Pruse

March 26, 1944 - April 19, 2022

Gary Joseph Pruse was born March 26, 1944, in Flint Michigan, to parents Joseph and Marcella Pruse. Gary was 78 at the time of his death, having just celebrated his birthday. As a lifelong, devout Catholic, Gary loved God, Family and Country. A generous soul, Gary faithfully supported his local Catholic Parish and contributed to many charities. Gary was a United States Army Veteran, having proudly served his country, completing a tour of service in Germany during the Vietnam War era. Gary went on to work for Ford Motor Company at Wayne Assembly in Wayne, Michigan. Later in his career, Gary worked as an electrician, a passion of his, right up to the time of his retirement. Gary’s hobbies included building models, collecting coins and stamps, and solving puzzles. Gary enjoyed spending quality time with family and friends. Having lived and worked in Michigan most of his life, Gary headed south in 2012 to Jacksonville, Florida. His relocation brought Gary closer to his son, family and warmer weather. With his family close by, Gary peacefully passed from this life into the next, early Tuesday morning April 19th, 2022, in Sunrise, Florida. Gary is survived by his two children, Shawn (Melissa) and Briana (Homer), four grandchildren, Devin, Grace, Noah, and Nevaeh, four siblings Mark, Diane, John, and Mary and many nieces and nephews. A funeral Mass will be held at The National Shrine of The Little Flower Basilica in Royal Oak, Michigan in July. Interment to follow, with full military honors, at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, Michigan.