Our Family History
Family: Albert A. Prechtl / Cecilia Miriam Nicklas (F1157)
m. 15 Dec 1951
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Male
Albert A. Prechtl
Birth 18 Mar 1931 St Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA 
Death 28 Feb 2023 Floral City, Citrus, Florida, USA Burial 7 Mar 2023 St Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA Marriage 15 Dec 1951 [1, 2] St Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA [1, 2] Father Fredrick M. Prechtl | F1264 Group Sheet Mother Viola M. Krieg | F1264 Group Sheet
Female
Cecilia Miriam Nicklas
Birth 18 Feb 1936 St Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA Death 14 Jul 2014 St Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA Burial 16 Jul 2014 St Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA Father Mother
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+ Christine Prechtl
Birth Death Burial Spouse Malburg | F1085 Marriage Spouse Malburg | F1551 Marriage
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Notes Married:
- The Sacred Heart Church
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Sources - [S234] Staff, Daily Press, The, (Name: Daily Press, The; Location: St. Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, United States;), Prechtl, Albert A.
Albert A. Prechtl "Al", 91, of 759 St. Joseph Road, St. Marys, PA, peacefully passed away at his daughter Christine's home in Florida on Tuesday, February 28, 2023. Albert entered into eternal life surrounded by his family.
Albert was born on March 18, 1931 to the late Frederick and Viola Krieg Prechtl of Daguscahonda, PA. Albert proudly attended the Daguscahonda Schoolhouse in Daguscahonda. He then continued his education at the Winslow farm in Benezette, PA, where he got an education from Mr. and Mrs. Winslow; he enjoyed learning all aspects of life and farming.
With $10 in his pocket, received from his father, and lots of love and determination, he married the love of his life, Cecilia M. Nicklas, on December 15, 1951 at the Sacred Heart Church in St. Marys. They were blessed with 63 years of marriage until her passing in July 2014.
In 1961, Albert and Cecilia started Elk Cameron Bus Lines, transporting local students to and from St. Marys schools and local factory office workers to and from their homes for their lunch hour breaks. In addition, they offered shopping trips to New York City and patrol boy trips to Washington, D.C.
In 1963, Al and Cecilia founded St. Marys Equipment Company lnc., an International Harvester Dealer, selling and servicing all International Harvester lines along with a Chrysler, Plymouth, and Dodge Dealership.
In 1983, due to the local carbon factories' demand for hauling, Al and Cecilia started Eagle Express Trucking Company, lnc., to assist in many local transportation needs. He retired after 48 years of owning and operating several successful businesses. AI had a strong work ethic that he shared with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. To ensure his family was well cared for, he'd work seven days a week to provide for them. His proudest moment was being a father of his five children. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating, and entertaining family and friends at their second residence on East Branch Dam. Al and Cecilia also enjoyed traveling a great deal
Albert was a member of the Sacred Heart Church.
Albert is survived by his five children: Christine Prechtl of Floral City, FL, Wayne Prechtl (Rita) of St. Marys, Edwin Prechtl and his companion, Amy, of Nobelton, FL, Louis Prechtl of St. Marys, and Jacqueline Pearsall (Michael) of St. Marys.
Albert is also survived by five grandchildren: Shari Walton (John), Dana Prechtl, Andrea Hanes (Jason), Savannah Pearsall, and Michael Pearsall, Jr.
He is also survived by eight great-grandchildren: Corey and Tre'von Walton, Brandon, Gracie, Julian, and Ethan Prechtl, Willow and Meadow Hanes; and one great-great-grandchild, Jayvien Walton.
He is survived by two brothers: Fred Prechtl (Mary Ann) and Thomas Prechtl (Margaret); by three sisters: Mary Samick, Helen Lenox, and Margaret Gerg (Babe); a sister-in-law, Cindy Prechtl; a brother-in-law, Ed Saline; along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Along with his parents and wife, Albert was preceded in death by two brothers: Richard "Dickey" Prechtl and Kenneth Prechtl; three sisters: Freda Cassels, Carolyn Saline, and Shirley in infancy; his father and mother-in-law, Jerome and Dorothy Nicklas; sisters-in-law: Marie (Thomas) Walker, Francis (Richard) Zimmerman; and brother-in-law, Paul (Patricia) Nicklas.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the Sacred Heart Church on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at 12 p.m. with the Rev. Thomas Curry, OSB, Pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery.
Visitation will be held at the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 from 10-11:30 a.m.
Four of Albert's great-grandsons, Corey Walton, Brandon, Julian, and Ethan Prechtl, a grandson, Michael Pearsall and great-grandnephew, Rylan Zimmerman, will be Pallbearers. A hymn will be sung by John Walton.
Online condolences may be offered at www.lynch-radkowski.com .
Daily Press, The: 06MAR2023.
HFA: 06MAR2023. - [S234] Staff, Daily Press, The, (Name: Daily Press, The; Location: St. Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, United States;), Prechtl, Cecilia Miriam (Nicklas).
Cecilia Miriam Prechtl , 78, of St. Marys, died at home surrounded by her family Monday, July 14, 2014.
Cecilia was born Feb. 18, 1936 in St. Marys, daughter of the late Dorothy Simbeck and Jerome Nicklas. She was a lifelong resident of the area and attended St. Marys Schools.
On Dec. 15, 1951, she married her husband Albert in the Sacred Heart Church. Cecilia and her husband were the owners of Elk Cameron Bus Lines, St. Marys Equipment Company, Inc., and Eagle Express Trucking, Inc.
Cecilia was a member of the Sacred Heart Church. She enjoyed walking, cooking, traveling, and her dogs, Girlfriend and Beau.
She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Albert A. Prechtl ; two daughters, Christine Prechtl and Jacqueline (Michael) Pearsall, both of St. Marys; three sons, Wayne (Rita) Prechtl , Edwin Prechtl , and Louie Prechtl , all of St. Marys; fivive grandchildren, Shari (John) Walton, Dana (Terri) Prechtl , Andrea Prechtl , Savannah and Michael Pearsall; six great-grandchildren, Corey and Tre'von Walton, Brandon, Gracie, Julian, and Ethan Prechtl ; a sister, Frances Zimmerman of St. Marys; and a brother, Paul (Patricia) Nicklas of St. Marys. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Marie Walker.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial for Cecilia Miriam Prechtl to be celebrated in the Sacred Heart Church on Wednesday, July 16 at 12 p.m., with the Rev. Eric Vogt, OSB, Pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Mary's Cemetery.
There will be no visitation.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Elk County Catholic High School, 600 Maurus St., St. Marys, Pa. 15857, the Community Nurses, Inc., 757 Johnsonburg Rd., Suite 200, St. Marys, Pa. 15857, or the St. Marys Ambulance Service, 773 Johnsonburg Rd., St. Marys, Pa. 15857.
The Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be offered at www.lynch-radkowski.com.
Daily Press, The: 15JUL2014
HFA: 06MAR2023
- [S234] Staff, Daily Press, The, (Name: Daily Press, The; Location: St. Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, United States;), Prechtl, Albert A.