Obituaries

November 7, 1942 to March 11, 2021

FRANCESVILLE - Jerry Lee Pratt, 78, of Francesville, passed away Thursday, March 11, at his home in Francesville.

He was born Nov. 7, 1942 to the late Lindle and Cecilia DuBois Pratt. On June 5, 1970, he married Patricia Oswalt in Winamac. She passed away May 14, 2006.

He is survived by:
Linda “Missy” (Mark Jr.) Tanner, Francesville, Daughter
Vincent “Vinny” Pratt, Francesville, Son
Ronald (Jen) Landis, Lafayette, Son
David (Charity) Pratt, Beaufort, SC, Son
Scott Pratt, Charleston, SC, Son
Jerry ”Duane” Pratt, Francesville, Son
18 Grandchildren
4 Great-Grandchildren
Ed (Catherine) Pratt, Brother
Tim (Karen) Pratt, Brother
Terry (Cindy) Pratt, Brother
Gerry Pratt, Brother
Louisia Pratt, Sister-in-law
Gail Pratt, Sister-in-law
Many Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Keith Pratt, Son
Tammy Ortman Pratt, Daughter-in-law
Ron “Rock” Pratt, Brother
Vernon Pratt, Brother
Linda Garbison, Sister
Ralph Garbison, Brother-in-law

Mr. Pratt was retired from INDOT after 30 years. He enjoyed helping with and watching dirt track and drag racing. He was an avid NASCAR fan. He also enjoyed traveling. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He will be sadly missed.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, March 17, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Thursday, March 18, at the funeral home with Rev. James Ketchen officiating. Burial will be at Winamac Cemetery (McKinley Addition) in Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.