Bernard L. DePrey

I almost made it to 101. WOW! What a ride! My employees at DePrey Automotive used to say, " I would just skid into the next life." I've finally come to a stop.

My daughter Mary threw me a 99 year old birthday party, and I was so blessed to attend. You are never invited to your own wake to have a good time. This was much better. So, to be on the safe side, we had a smaller party at 100, because you can never have too much fun.

I have many people I owe thanks to my DePrey Automotive employees and customers, without them it would have never been a success; and a very special thank you to my daughter, Mary and all my incredible caregivers from Meadowbrook Church.

Something I'm very proud of was getting the VA hospital named Milo C. Huempfner Green Bay VA Health Care Center. Took some doing, but in the end it was well worth it.

I was very blessed to have so many great friends for many years, thanks to you all.

Newcomer Funeral Home will host my memorial gathering on Friday, November 6, 2026 from 9:00 am until 10:30 am with Military Honors at 10:30am at 340 S. Monroe Ave, Green Bay.