Alfred Edward Pronger, Jr
June 14, 1920 - March 17, 2014
Alfred Edward Pronger, Jr., 93, of Stratford died Monday, March 17,2014.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the First United Methodist Church in Stratford with Steve Ulrey, pastor, and Steve Baskin officiating. Burial will follow in Stratford Cemetery. Arrangements are by Morrison Funeral Directors of Stratford.
Alfred was born June 14,1920 on Pronger Brothers Ranch southwest of Stratford. He was the youngest of five children born to Fred and Ivie Pronger. He began his formal education at the one room Pronger school located on the ranch. He graduated from Stratford High School and Texas A&M. Upon graduation in 1942 he enlisted in the army. He served in the Anti-Aircraft Artillery in New Guinea and the Philippines. Upon his discharge at the end of World War II he returned to the family ranch.
On June 8th, 1947 he married Jimmie Ruth Herring of Tyler. Together they raised five children. Jimmie preceded him in death on October 27th, 2006.
Alfred enjoyed raising Hereford cattle and farming and believed in service to his community, his country, and his alma mater. He served on the Stratford and Sherman County School boards. He was very active in service to the First United Methodist Church and served in many leadership capacities. He served in many leadership capacities on the boards of Consumers Co-op, Sherman County Farm Bureau, Sherman County Fair and Livestock Show, Rita Blanca Electric Cooperative and the Texas Hereford Association as well as several regional Hereford associations. He served as the president of the Panhandle Hereford Breeders Association. He was honored as a lifetime member of the Stratford Lions Club, the American Legion, and the Stratford Chamber of Commerce. Alfred was named Stratford Citizen of the Year in 1970 by the Stratford Chamber of Commerce. In 1992 he was honored by Texas Farm Bureau as a Pioneer of Texas Agriculture. In 1994 he was named an honorary member of the Texas Hereford Association. In 2004 he was named Sherman County Old Timers King by the Prospectus Study Club.
Under his management the ranch was recognized by both The American Hereford Association and the Texas Department of Agriculture for over 100 years of continuous operation. Alfred was active in the Sherman County Historical Commission and in establishing the Sherman County Museum and he remained active until the end.
In 1952 Alfred was instrumental in organizing the XIT A&M Club, to promote A&M and establish scholarships for area students.
Alfred was preceded in death by his wife, and one grandson, Blaine Killian. He is survived by two daughters, Jana Pronger of Borger; and Jill Killian and husband Dr. John Killian of the ranch; three sons, Fred Pronger and wife Marsha; Jeff Pronger both of the ranch; and David Pronger and wife Karen of Burleson; seven grandchildren, Janell Miller and husband Jason of Abernathy; Patrick Pronger and wife Sarah of Sunray; Katie Killian, Kavan Killian, and Bryce Killian of the ranch; and Caroline Pronger and Brent Pronger of Burleson; and three great grandchildren, Landry and Sydney Miller and Ranee Pronger.
Family suggests memorials be made to the First United Methodist Church of Stratford or the XIT A&M Club scholarship fund, 3000 Hip-0 Lane, Dalhart, Texas 79022, or the charity of your choice.
Visitation will be held at Morrison Funeral Home, Stratford, Friday, March 21st from 6:00-8:00p.m.
(Published by Morrison Funeral Directors, March 18, 2014)
June 14, 1920 - March 17, 2014
Alfred Edward Pronger, Jr., 93, of Stratford died Monday, March 17,2014.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the First United Methodist Church in Stratford with Steve Ulrey, pastor, and Steve Baskin officiating. Burial will follow in Stratford Cemetery. Arrangements are by Morrison Funeral Directors of Stratford.
Alfred was born June 14,1920 on Pronger Brothers Ranch southwest of Stratford. He was the youngest of five children born to Fred and Ivie Pronger. He began his formal education at the one room Pronger school located on the ranch. He graduated from Stratford High School and Texas A&M. Upon graduation in 1942 he enlisted in the army. He served in the Anti-Aircraft Artillery in New Guinea and the Philippines. Upon his discharge at the end of World War II he returned to the family ranch.
On June 8th, 1947 he married Jimmie Ruth Herring of Tyler. Together they raised five children. Jimmie preceded him in death on October 27th, 2006.
Alfred enjoyed raising Hereford cattle and farming and believed in service to his community, his country, and his alma mater. He served on the Stratford and Sherman County School boards. He was very active in service to the First United Methodist Church and served in many leadership capacities. He served in many leadership capacities on the boards of Consumers Co-op, Sherman County Farm Bureau, Sherman County Fair and Livestock Show, Rita Blanca Electric Cooperative and the Texas Hereford Association as well as several regional Hereford associations. He served as the president of the Panhandle Hereford Breeders Association. He was honored as a lifetime member of the Stratford Lions Club, the American Legion, and the Stratford Chamber of Commerce. Alfred was named Stratford Citizen of the Year in 1970 by the Stratford Chamber of Commerce. In 1992 he was honored by Texas Farm Bureau as a Pioneer of Texas Agriculture. In 1994 he was named an honorary member of the Texas Hereford Association. In 2004 he was named Sherman County Old Timers King by the Prospectus Study Club.
Under his management the ranch was recognized by both The American Hereford Association and the Texas Department of Agriculture for over 100 years of continuous operation. Alfred was active in the Sherman County Historical Commission and in establishing the Sherman County Museum and he remained active until the end.
In 1952 Alfred was instrumental in organizing the XIT A&M Club, to promote A&M and establish scholarships for area students.
Alfred was preceded in death by his wife, and one grandson, Blaine Killian. He is survived by two daughters, Jana Pronger of Borger; and Jill Killian and husband Dr. John Killian of the ranch; three sons, Fred Pronger and wife Marsha; Jeff Pronger both of the ranch; and David Pronger and wife Karen of Burleson; seven grandchildren, Janell Miller and husband Jason of Abernathy; Patrick Pronger and wife Sarah of Sunray; Katie Killian, Kavan Killian, and Bryce Killian of the ranch; and Caroline Pronger and Brent Pronger of Burleson; and three great grandchildren, Landry and Sydney Miller and Ranee Pronger.
Family suggests memorials be made to the First United Methodist Church of Stratford or the XIT A&M Club scholarship fund, 3000 Hip-0 Lane, Dalhart, Texas 79022, or the charity of your choice.
Visitation will be held at Morrison Funeral Home, Stratford, Friday, March 21st from 6:00-8:00p.m.
(Published by Morrison Funeral Directors, March 18, 2014)
Alfred Edward Pronger, Jr
June 14, 1920 - March 17, 2014
Alfred Edward Pronger, Jr., 93, of Stratford died Monday, March 17,2014.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the First United Methodist Church in Stratford with Steve Ulrey, pastor, and Steve Baskin officiating. Burial will follow in Stratford Cemetery. Arrangements are by Morrison Funeral Directors of Stratford.
Alfred was born June 14,1920 on Pronger Brothers Ranch southwest of Stratford. He was the youngest of five children born to Fred and Ivie Pronger. He began his formal education at the one room Pronger school located on the ranch. He graduated from Stratford High School and Texas A&M. Upon graduation in 1942 he enlisted in the army. He served in the Anti-Aircraft Artillery in New Guinea and the Philippines. Upon his discharge at the end of World War II he returned to the family ranch.
On June 8th, 1947 he married Jimmie Ruth Herring of Tyler. Together they raised five children. Jimmie preceded him in death on October 27th, 2006.
Alfred enjoyed raising Hereford cattle and farming and believed in service to his community, his country, and his alma mater. He served on the Stratford and Sherman County School boards. He was very active in service to the First United Methodist Church and served in many leadership capacities. He served in many leadership capacities on the boards of Consumers Co-op, Sherman County Farm Bureau, Sherman County Fair and Livestock Show, Rita Blanca Electric Cooperative and the Texas Hereford Association as well as several regional Hereford associations. He served as the president of the Panhandle Hereford Breeders Association. He was honored as a lifetime member of the Stratford Lions Club, the American Legion, and the Stratford Chamber of Commerce. Alfred was named Stratford Citizen of the Year in 1970 by the Stratford Chamber of Commerce. In 1992 he was honored by Texas Farm Bureau as a Pioneer of Texas Agriculture. In 1994 he was named an honorary member of the Texas Hereford Association. In 2004 he was named Sherman County Old Timers King by the Prospectus Study Club.
Under his management the ranch was recognized by both The American Hereford Association and the Texas Department of Agriculture for over 100 years of continuous operation. Alfred was active in the Sherman County Historical Commission and in establishing the Sherman County Museum and he remained active until the end.
In 1952 Alfred was instrumental in organizing the XIT A&M Club, to promote A&M and establish scholarships for area students.
Alfred was preceded in death by his wife, and one grandson, Blaine Killian. He is survived by two daughters, Jana Pronger of Borger; and Jill Killian and husband Dr. John Killian of the ranch; three sons, Fred Pronger and wife Marsha; Jeff Pronger both of the ranch; and David Pronger and wife Karen of Burleson; seven grandchildren, Janell Miller and husband Jason of Abernathy; Patrick Pronger and wife Sarah of Sunray; Katie Killian, Kavan Killian, and Bryce Killian of the ranch; and Caroline Pronger and Brent Pronger of Burleson; and three great grandchildren, Landry and Sydney Miller and Ranee Pronger.
Family suggests memorials be made to the First United Methodist Church of Stratford or the XIT A&M Club scholarship fund, 3000 Hip-0 Lane, Dalhart, Texas 79022, or the charity of your choice.
Visitation will be held at Morrison Funeral Home, Stratford, Friday, March 21st from 6:00-8:00p.m.
(Published by Morrison Funeral Directors, March 18, 2014)
June 14, 1920 - March 17, 2014
Alfred Edward Pronger, Jr., 93, of Stratford died Monday, March 17,2014.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the First United Methodist Church in Stratford with Steve Ulrey, pastor, and Steve Baskin officiating. Burial will follow in Stratford Cemetery. Arrangements are by Morrison Funeral Directors of Stratford.
Alfred was born June 14,1920 on Pronger Brothers Ranch southwest of Stratford. He was the youngest of five children born to Fred and Ivie Pronger. He began his formal education at the one room Pronger school located on the ranch. He graduated from Stratford High School and Texas A&M. Upon graduation in 1942 he enlisted in the army. He served in the Anti-Aircraft Artillery in New Guinea and the Philippines. Upon his discharge at the end of World War II he returned to the family ranch.
On June 8th, 1947 he married Jimmie Ruth Herring of Tyler. Together they raised five children. Jimmie preceded him in death on October 27th, 2006.
Alfred enjoyed raising Hereford cattle and farming and believed in service to his community, his country, and his alma mater. He served on the Stratford and Sherman County School boards. He was very active in service to the First United Methodist Church and served in many leadership capacities. He served in many leadership capacities on the boards of Consumers Co-op, Sherman County Farm Bureau, Sherman County Fair and Livestock Show, Rita Blanca Electric Cooperative and the Texas Hereford Association as well as several regional Hereford associations. He served as the president of the Panhandle Hereford Breeders Association. He was honored as a lifetime member of the Stratford Lions Club, the American Legion, and the Stratford Chamber of Commerce. Alfred was named Stratford Citizen of the Year in 1970 by the Stratford Chamber of Commerce. In 1992 he was honored by Texas Farm Bureau as a Pioneer of Texas Agriculture. In 1994 he was named an honorary member of the Texas Hereford Association. In 2004 he was named Sherman County Old Timers King by the Prospectus Study Club.
Under his management the ranch was recognized by both The American Hereford Association and the Texas Department of Agriculture for over 100 years of continuous operation. Alfred was active in the Sherman County Historical Commission and in establishing the Sherman County Museum and he remained active until the end.
In 1952 Alfred was instrumental in organizing the XIT A&M Club, to promote A&M and establish scholarships for area students.
Alfred was preceded in death by his wife, and one grandson, Blaine Killian. He is survived by two daughters, Jana Pronger of Borger; and Jill Killian and husband Dr. John Killian of the ranch; three sons, Fred Pronger and wife Marsha; Jeff Pronger both of the ranch; and David Pronger and wife Karen of Burleson; seven grandchildren, Janell Miller and husband Jason of Abernathy; Patrick Pronger and wife Sarah of Sunray; Katie Killian, Kavan Killian, and Bryce Killian of the ranch; and Caroline Pronger and Brent Pronger of Burleson; and three great grandchildren, Landry and Sydney Miller and Ranee Pronger.
Family suggests memorials be made to the First United Methodist Church of Stratford or the XIT A&M Club scholarship fund, 3000 Hip-0 Lane, Dalhart, Texas 79022, or the charity of your choice.
Visitation will be held at Morrison Funeral Home, Stratford, Friday, March 21st from 6:00-8:00p.m.
(Published by Morrison Funeral Directors, March 18, 2014)
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