Harold Fredrick Pratt

Rhinelander – Harold F. Pratt, 98, passed away at the Seasons of Life Hospice House in Rhinelander on Friday, May 20, 2011.

Harold was born in Racine to the late John and Francis (nee: Buerst) Pratt on March 4, 1913, and lived in Racine for about 40 years. He was united in marriage to Lillian Ferrar on April 22, 1977. They moved to the Flambow Flowage and enjoyed the wildlife, fishing, hunting and snowmobiling. Later in their 25 years  together, they moved back to Sturtevant. He devoted his life to caring for his wife, Lil, who was ill with cancer. In 2004 he moved to Rhinelander near his brother, Albert, there he meet his loving neighbors.

Mr. Pratt was employed by the Racine Quarry and by George Stern Trucking and retired in 1966. He enjoyed building birdhouses, playing cards, running the electric trains he collected and selling his old cars. He loved to play cards and took pride in his gardening. But mostly, he enjoyed telling his many stories of his 98 years of life.

Harold is survived by one sister, Margaret (Leo) Demarest; one brother, Albert Prott, and dear friend Liz; sisters-in-laws, Lois Prott and Marcy Pratt; many nieces and nephews; dear neighbors, Mike, Megan, and his precious baby, Betsy Wesle, who became a part of Harry’s family; and best friend, Floyd. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lillian; five brothers and four sisters-in-laws, Bob (Jane) Pratt, Walter (Kay) Prott, Louie Pratt, Clarence Prott, Ed (Lenie) Prott and Annetta Prott and Mabel Turnock.

Funeral Services will be held at the Wilson Funeral Home on Wednesday, May 25, 2011, at 5 p.m. Private interment will be held at West Lawn Memorial Park. Relatives and friends may meet with the family from 3 p.m. until the time of service. Memorials may be directed to one’s favorite charity.

The family would like to extend their sincere thanks and heartfelt gratitude to Ministry Hospice Care and the Seasons of Life - Hospice House for all the wonderful care that was given to Harold for a peaceful journey into his eternal life.

Wilson Funeral Home
1212 Lathrop Ave., Racine  262-634-3361