John D. Prosen Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Dateline: George West, Texas. JOHN D. PROSEN, age 88, passed away at a local nursing home in George West on Friday, August 26, 2016. He was born in Live Oak County on November 16, 1927 to Frank Albert and Rosa T. (Kolache) Prosen. He worked for the Texas Department of Transportation to which he retired from. PFC Prosen Co.M 179 INF. 45 Div. proudly served his country in the US Army in the Korean War, to which he received a Purple Heart. He was an active VFW member, Knights of Columbus 4th degree, and the American Legion. He Married Joann Cummings on July 28, 1956. He was preceded in death by his parents, his loving wife Joann, and a brother August Prosen. Survivors include his two brothers; Anton Frank (Martha) Prosen of Victoria, Texas and Raymond James (Sue) Prosen of New Braunfels, Texas. He was blessed with numerous nieces and nephews. Rosary will be recited at 7 PM on Sunday, August 28, 2016 at 7 PM at the St. George Catholic Church in George West, Texas. Funeral Service will be Monday August 29, 2016 at 10 AM at the St. George Catholic Church in George West, Texas. Pallbearers are Walton Prosen, Calvin Prosen, Gene Geffert, Kyle Hengst, Harvey Hamrick and Rudy Pena. Honorary pallbearers are the VFW 6119 and American Legion 413 members. Burial will follow at the St. George Catholic Cemetery, George West, Texas. Services entrusted to Roberson Funeral Home, Three Rivers, Texas.

John D. Prosen

November 16, 1927 - August 26, 2016