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Joseph LeRoy Pratt Sr.

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Joseph LeRoy Pratt Sr.

Birth
Washington, Washington County, Iowa, USA
Death
17 Jan 2020 (aged 83)
Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
Burial
Cremated Add to Map
Memorial ID
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Joseph L. Pratt Sr.
(1936-2020)

Joseph "Joe" LeRoy Pratt Sr., 83, passed away on January 17th, 2020 at Wesley Acres Health Center.

Joe was born on July 11th, 1936 in Washington, Iowa to Frank and Anna (Frakes) Pratt. After completing high school, he proudly served in the United States Army for 4 years.

Joe married Alberta Potter on February 3rd, 1962. They were blessed with 4 children: Joy, Joseph Jr., Mary and Elizabeth. Throughout his life, Joe appreciated working hard, and enjoying the outdoors while camping. Most important though, was his family whom he loved dearly and always put first.

Joe is survived by his wife of 57 years Alberta; sister Francis (Eugene) Rees of Columbus Junction, Iowa; children Joy (Todd) Cathers of Chico, CA, Joseph Jr. (Andrea) Pratt of Des Moines, IA, Mary Borchardt of Petosky, MI and Elizabeth (Brian) Lothridge of Muscatine, IA, as well as 11 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his grandson Briar Lothridge; brothers, Ted and Charles Pratt; his sister Nancy Anderson and his nephew Daniel.

No service is planned. A 'Celebration of Life' and 'Telling of Dad Stories' will be held in the spring when the weather is better for travelers.
Joseph L. Pratt Sr.
(1936-2020)

Joseph "Joe" LeRoy Pratt Sr., 83, passed away on January 17th, 2020 at Wesley Acres Health Center.

Joe was born on July 11th, 1936 in Washington, Iowa to Frank and Anna (Frakes) Pratt. After completing high school, he proudly served in the United States Army for 4 years.

Joe married Alberta Potter on February 3rd, 1962. They were blessed with 4 children: Joy, Joseph Jr., Mary and Elizabeth. Throughout his life, Joe appreciated working hard, and enjoying the outdoors while camping. Most important though, was his family whom he loved dearly and always put first.

Joe is survived by his wife of 57 years Alberta; sister Francis (Eugene) Rees of Columbus Junction, Iowa; children Joy (Todd) Cathers of Chico, CA, Joseph Jr. (Andrea) Pratt of Des Moines, IA, Mary Borchardt of Petosky, MI and Elizabeth (Brian) Lothridge of Muscatine, IA, as well as 11 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his grandson Briar Lothridge; brothers, Ted and Charles Pratt; his sister Nancy Anderson and his nephew Daniel.

No service is planned. A 'Celebration of Life' and 'Telling of Dad Stories' will be held in the spring when the weather is better for travelers.


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