Obituary of Leslie Phillip Priebe

Of Clio, age 73, died Saturday, July 25, 2009 at Angola Indiana Speedway. A memorial service has been planned for 3:30pm, Wednesday afternoon, July 29, 2009. The family will be present to receive friends at the Auto City Speedway in Clio from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Johnny Burke Children's Fund. Cremation has taken place. Phil was born August 10, 1935 in Flint the son of Mr. and Mrs. William and Melvina (Gilliland) Priebe. He and Anne Lindsay Priebe were united in marriage February 17, 1959. He was a Korean War Veteran. He spent more than 20 years in Boy Scouting, serving as Scoutmaster, Training Chairman and numerous other positions. He wore three Woodbadge Beads and was a recipient of the Silver Beaver Award. His highest priority in life was involvement with his grandchildrenAaas activites. Stock car racing has been his hobby since the 60Aaas. He most recently followed his son and grandsons in their racing careers. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Anne, four children; Scott, Tim (Karen), Pam (Gary) Campbell and Beth Hayden, seven grandchildren; Crystal, Samantha, Matt, Kyle, Curtis, Lindsay and Alexandria, three great-grandchildren; Domnick, Alicia and Kendal, two sister; Olive and Annette, Phil was preceded in death by his parents, brother and three of his sisters. PhilAaas family would like to extend a special thanks to Charles.