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1928
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2022
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Charles "Jack" Pratt Obituary
Charles Jack Pratt
Lansing
Born May 19, 1928 in Lansing, the son of the late Romine E. and Lucille M. (Martin) Pratt, passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2022 at age 94. Jack led a rich and full life of faith, service and love. Jack served in the U.S. Army during WWII and was recently recognized by the Mid-Michigan Honor Flight. As a Charter Member of Holy Cross Catholic Church, Jack was very active as a Boy Scout Leader, Server and Usher, helping out with work projects as a member of the “Garage Gang,” and transported many priest and students to and from Mount Saint Francis in Louisville, KY in a school bus. Jack was also an active member in the Richard Council #788 Knights of Columbus, Bishop Albers Assembly #496 Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus, and the Bretton Woods Lions Club. Jack was currently a member of St. Gerard Catholic Church.
Jack spent most of his life working for the Grand Trunk Railroad. Upon his retirement, he joined the staff at Palmer Bush & Jensen Family Funeral Homes, where he assisted with visitations and conducting funerals. Jack was a consummate professional who had a keen eye for details.
Jack is preceded in death by his wife Mary, who passed away on January 16, 2007, his son Michael Pratt, a stepson, Gene Jones, daughter in law, Candy Jones, brothers, Dale and Kenneth Pratt, a sister, Joan Royson, a brother in law, Keith Hosey, sisters in law, Teresa Gorman, Joyce Hosey and Linda McClure.
Surviving are his children: Diane (Russ) Barney, Anne (Suzy) Pratt, Jim (Franziska) Pratt, Janice (Edward) Sobczak and Gregory (Susie) Pratt, 14 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, 3 great, great grandchildren, a daughter in law, Patti Wood, special friend, Bonnie Main, a brother, Virgil Pratt, sisters, Barbara Haigh and Nancy Mellor, sister in laws, Marge Evarian, Pat Berens, Katy Theodorski, Joan Pratt, and Elaine Pratt, brother in law, Paul McClure and many loving nieces nephews, cousins and friends.
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday, August 1, 2022 at 1:30PM at St. Gerard Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. Mark Martin presiding. The family will receive friends Sunday, 4:00PM-8:00PM at the Palmer Bush & Jensen Family Funeral Homes, Lansing Chapel, 520 E. Mt. Hope Ave where the Rosary/Wake will be prayed at 7:00PM. Visitation continues Monday at the church, beginning at 12:30PM. Memorials can be made to Mid-Michigan Honor Flight, P.O. Box 385, Mecosta, MI 49332.
Memories and Condolences
for Charles "Jack" Pratt
Paul Hathaway
August 6, 2022
Jack, I will keep you and your family in my prayers. I wish I had met you. I was on the same Mid Michigan Honor Flight as you. I was a guardian for my brother a Vietnam Veteran. Thank you for your service.
Joseph Pratt
August 1, 2022
Jack was my sponsor for becoming a Knight.
Kathy Barnes
August 1, 2022
It is truly an honor to be on the MMHF board, and to have been in the company of your Hero, Dad and Grandpa, Jack Pratt. Greg, when you sent your email in to tell us of what you learned about your Dad's service while on the trip was an overwhelming story, sharing and driving home the importance of what he did during the war. Thank you for sharing him with us. Much love to your family.
Dan Pratt
August 1, 2022
Uncle Jack encouraged me at a young age to be a Boy Scout. It made sense, the principles that guided his life were the same that a Scout promises to follow. More than 50 years later, I am still proud to wear the uniform that he once wore. Thank you, Uncle Jack. We love you.
Don Mueller
July 31, 2022
So sorry to hear of Mr. Pratt’s passingMy dad, Gary Mueller was also a member of the Garage Gang over 20 years ago and they knew each other wellI saw him several times at funerals over the years and he always remembered metruly one of the “Good Guys”.I also played city league baseball with Mike back in the 70’s ,another of the Pratt good guys.May they both rest in peace.most sincerely. Don Mueller.
Shannon Wilson
July 28, 2022
Anne I am so very sorry for the loss of your father. Sending love and prayers.
Nancy Nelson
July 27, 2022
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Norman Eastman
July 27, 2022
I remember Jack in school inMillet. Barbara and Virgil were my age as I’m 91. Those Millet school seem so long ago. I have good memories of you.
Karol’s (Jesse) Guillen
July 27, 2022
Diane,Ann,jimmy May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I remember most before there fast pitch softball games, Mr Pratt and mike would play catch in the back yard and he could make that mitt pop! And hollering at me stay off the grass lol RIP
Jim and Holly Bandfield
July 27, 2022
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Diane.
Brian Jones
July 27, 2022
I didn't know Jack that long. We had fun when he and the family would visit and those were some fun memories.
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Palmer Bush & Jensen Family Funeral Homes - Lansing Chapel520 E. Mt. Hope Ave., Lansing, MI 48910
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7:00 p.m.
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