Robert E. Pratt Sr., age 79 of St. Johns, MI passed away at Sparrow Hospital on Sunday, September 25, 2016. Bob was born on October 25, 1936 in Ionia, MI the son of Donald D. and Ethel L. (Cooley) Pratt. After graduating from Rodney B. Wilson High School in 1955, he served his country in the U.S. Marine Corp for 8 years. After discharge from service, he was an independent truck driver for over 20 years. On June 13, 1959 he married Caroline (Kay) Minter in California. Bob enjoyed old TV programs, the Dallas Cowboys, collecting eagles, marine and truck memorabilia as well as making model trucks and enjoyed hanging out with his grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife Kay. Daughter, Deb (Chuck) Roberts of Glasgow, Kentucky, sons Bob (Mary) Pratt Jr. and Steve (Kim) Pratt of Gaylord. Grandchildren, Angela (Tom) Roberts, Amber (Jim) Buddenborg, Erin (Derek) Csapos, Mallory Pratt, Katie Pratt, Doug Pratt and Alex (Sandy) Roberts. 7 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at Keck-Coleman Funeral Home on Friday, September 30, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. with his brother, Pastor Don Pratt officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Rest Cemetery. Military Honors will be provided by the St. Johns Honor Guard. The family will receive friends and relatives at the funeral home on Thursday, September 29, 2016 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. A dinner will be served at The American Legion Hall at 2:00 P.M.
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