Gordon “Dean” Pratt, age 77, of Winchester, passed away on April 1st 2017 at Reid Hospital, Richmond. He was born July 4th 1939 to the late Orla and Orpha Mary (Moyer) Pratt, on their family farm in Saratoga, Indiana. As a young man Dean served proudly in the Indiana National Guard and after his honorable discharge he owned and operated, with his family, a successful dairy farm in Saratoga and later in life he went on to work for the Ohio Valley Gas Company where he retired after many years of service.
Dean is proceeded in death by his late wife Beverly “Diane” (Lykins) Pratt, and one sister Judy (David) Helms. Survivors left to honor his memory are Dean’s wife Rebecca (Bogue) Pratt; sons: Michael Pratt of Jacksonville, FL; Kevin (Tina) Pratt of Jacksonville, FL; daughters: Carla (Michael) Brandmaier of Greenwood; Amy (Kevin) Fish of Richmond and Julie (Bogue) Fetters of Portland; four grandchildren: Michael and Joshua Brandmaier; Rachelle (Drake) Suttles and Justin Fetters; one nephew: Kent Helms and one niece: Onda Lee Helms.
Family, friends, and others whose lives were touched by Dean are invited to Beeson Clubhouse at 900 Beeson Dr., Winchester, IN from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Friday, April 7th, to reminisce, grieve, support each other and, of course, to just chat about Dean Pratt while you enjoy a meal with us.
May the winds of heaven blow softly and whisper in your ear just how much we love and miss you and wish that you were still here.
James says
My deepest sympathy for your loss. May you find comfort in Jehovah God’s promise to end all our suffering and to swallow up death forever. (Isa. 25:8; Rev. 21:3, 4) May He give you peace during this difficult time.
Kathy Shaneyfelt says
I cannot remember ever not knowing Dean. My mom (Carolyn Reynolds Koon) went to school with him. I grew up a mile from his farm. He was always so kind and caring. I later was reacquainted with him, as an adult. He brought Barbara C.to her hair appointment for several years. This loving father, husband & friend will forever be missed. God bless his family.