Zachary A. Prestby, 19, of Green Bay, passed away peacefully Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 26, 2015, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born Aug. 23, 1996, son of David and Suanne (Jaworski) Prestby.
Zach graduated from Pulaski High School in 2015, with a rare standing ovation. His hobbies included collecting frogs, collecting erasers, which he called “Bobs,” loving his two dogs, Dakota and his spoiled rotten princess Maddee, and swimming. He cherished spending time with his brother, Tim, especially playing video games and opening presents Christmas morning.
Zachary’s passion was Lego building and he built Lego City in his basement. He utilized all of his Lego knowledge and expertise to create and become a Lego Master Builder and mayor of his city.
Zach was officially adopted in 2001 in a sacred ceremony as a family member of the Mountain Oak Clan of the great Cochiti Pueblo Tribe of New Mexico. He was gifted a name that translates to “Rainbow Warrior,” which means “A Person Who Brings People Together.”
He is survived by his parents, David and Suanne; one brother, Timothy; maternal grandmother, Mary Herb; paternal grandparents, Gordon and Ruth Prestby; uncles, aunts and cousins, John, Pam, Tom, Erin, Kelsey and Jenny, Mary, Paul, Steve, Brian and Allison, Steve, Cate, Suzan, Sarah, Stacy and Jeffrey; Sharon, Bud and Buddy; Jay, Cariann, Rachel and Seth; his best friend and cousin, Jeffrey; his girlfriend, Lexi; and his countless family and friends known as Zman Fans!
Zach was preceded in death by his maternal grandfathers, Bill Jaworski and Jack Herb.
Friends may call at Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home, Seymour, on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015, from 3-8 p.m. with a prayer service at 8 p.m. Visitation will continue on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015. from 9 a.m. until Mass of Christian burial at 11 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 2597 Glendale Ave., Green Bay, with Bishop Robert Morneau and Deacon Nick Williams officiating. Burial will be at St. Lawrence Cemetery, Navarino.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.muehlboettcher.com
We all know Zach was a two-time cancer survivor, bone marrow transplant recipient, heart transplant recipient, end stage renal failure patient, and complex medical patient also known to all as the Zach Factor.
Zachary, our “Holy Warrior,” graced all who knew him with his inspirational, humble, insightful and courageous strength. His warm, caring, radiant charm and his infectious angelic smile blessed all with faith, hope, peace and love.
In Zach’s honor, please wear any shade of blue, which was his favorite color.
A special thank you to the dedicated staff of all the following agencies: Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin of Milwaukee, St. Vincent Hospital, Bellin Hospital, Bellin Clinic, UW Health American Family Children’s Hospital of Madison, Unity Hospice of Green Bay, Unity Hospice of Florida, Families of Children with Cancer, Make a Wish Foundation, Bonduel School District, Pulaski Community School District, and a special thank you for the love and support from the widespread communities, neighborhood, family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established.