John C. Prehn Jr., age 59, passed away peacefully at his home February 2, 2016 surrounded by his family. 

He was preceded in death by his mother, Patricia; brother, Steven; and grandparents, Frederick and Bertha Prehn. 

He is survived by his father, John "Jack" Prehn Sr.; and wife of 28 years, Gayle (nee Bordewisch) Prehn. Devoted father to Emily Hadley (Justin) Invergo, Michael (Diana) Hadley, John Prehn III, and Sarah (Jorge Valdez) Prehn. Proud grandfather to Ava, Rhys, and Isla Invergo, Keira and Christian Haldey, and Enrique Valdez. Loving brother to Kathie (Randy) Verhulst, Bob (Julie) Prehn, Laura (Craig) O'Brien, Michael Prehn, Margaret "Peggy" (Brian) Washko and numerous nieces, nephews and "adopted" children. 

John was a lifelong resident of Romeoville and an active member of the community. He was a graduate of Romeoville High School and Lake Forrest College where he played Varsity football. He later attended John Marshall Law School and began practicing law in Will County and was a member of the Illinois State Bar Association. He served as the Will County Public Defender for 11 years, retiring in 2006. He served as a member of the Valley View School Board for 12 years and was an active member and past President of the Hampton Park Social Athletic Club and numerous other community programs. 

Services have been held. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Hampton Park Social Athletic Club Scholarship Fund.