In Memory of Charles R. Pratt



Charles R. Pratt
Charles R. Pratt
Born: September 28, 1954
Died: August 6, 2013
Age: 58
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Charles R. Pratt
September 28, 1954 - August 6, 2013
From: Ida Grove, IA

Charles Pratt, age 58, of Ida Grove, Iowa, died Tuesday, August 6, 2013, at Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove, Iowa.
            Funeral services will be held 3:00 p.m. Saturday, August 10, 2013, at the First United Methodist Church in Ida Grove, under the direction of Christensen-Huffman Funeral Homes.  The Reverend Chad Lierman will officiate, with burial at a later date.  Visitation will be held at the church on Saturday from 1:00 p.m. until the time of services.  
           Born September 28, 1954, in Vernon, Texas, Charles Ray Pratt was the son of Alexander and Jessie (McGregor) Pratt.  He grew up and was educated in Texas, and later moved to Cherokee, Iowa.  In 1997, Charlie made his home in Ida Grove.  He was employed over the years for Mau Trucking, Hewitt Trucking, and Thomas D. Thomas Shows.  Most recently, he worked for Schau Towing in Ida Grove.
            On July 2, 2005, he married Mary (Lowry) Wilson in Wilton, Iowa.  Charlie loved listening to Fox News and Rush Limbaugh and was an avid Dallas Cowboys football fan.
            Survivors include his wife, Mary; a daughter, Alexandria Pratt of Sioux Center; three step-children, Selena Dominguez of Ida Grove, Tabitha (Justin) Batzkiel of Tipton, and Chad Stegall of Tipton; two step-grandchildren, Rylee Batzkiel and Kyler Batzkiel; a brother, Joel Pratt of Texas; and a special cousin, Emma Mae McGregor of Dallas, TX.
            He was preceded in death by his parents and a step-grandson, Jayden Batzkiel.

SERVICES

Saturday, August 10, 2013
3:00 p.m.
First United Methodist Church
Ida Grove, Iowa

OFFICIATING

Reverend Chad Lierman

VISITATION

1-3 p.m. Saturday
First United Methodist Church
Ida Grove, Iowa

MUSIC

Geraldine Dankert, Organist
Darwin Walter, Soloist

INTERMENT

At a later date


Condolences


Friday, March 31, 2017 at 8:19 PM
“My sincere condolences to the family of Charles Ray Pratt. I'm shocked to learn of his demise. I came across his family picture while doing some spring cleaning. His family and my family ( Horace and Willie Faye Eaton, my brother, James Harold) and I were dear friends while growing up in Vernon. I am so sorry that we didn't stay in touch. How disheartening when I decided to 'Google' his name and found an obituary. Charles was always nice, polite and mannerly. God bless and keep you..”
- Nancy Carole Eaton Castle
Monday, September 2, 2013 at 12:48 PM
“I'm Joel's daughter! I'm sending my condolences I haven't seen my uncle his his mother (my grandmother Jesse Smith) passed. He was a great man and he will be immensely missed. R.I.P.”
- Sherice Pratt
Monday, August 26, 2013 at 9:32 AM
“Mary, Lexy, Slena,

I am devastated to hear about Charles. He had a heart of gold and give you his shirt off of his back.
I will truly miss him. He will always be in my heart.
Love
Michelle and family
”
- Michelle Peterson
Saturday, August 24, 2013 at 8:33 AM
“Dear Mary & Girls,
He was our dear friend! We are still in shock, Keshia and Shane are very upset, as you know he was their second
dad! I had just seen Charlie a week before at the races in Denison!! He was happy and laughing! He told me to make sure I told Walker "HI"! He will always be in our hearts and never forgotten!!
Love,
Chris and Fay Walker”
- Chris & Fay Walker
Saturday, August 10, 2013 at 2:41 PM
“So sorry to hear about Charlie .so glad he shared part of his life with our family and was our friend. jan lynda and family”
- Jan Hewitt
Saturday, August 10, 2013 at 12:22 PM
“We are deeply shocked and saddened by the loss of our dear friend Charles. Mary, may the Lord hold you in his arms and give you the strength and comfort needed in this time of sorrow. We will be with you spiritually today as Charles is laid to rest....please know if you need anything we are here for you. Our love and prayers... Theresa and Mekai Sanchez”
- Theresa & Mekai Sanchez
Friday, August 9, 2013 at 9:34 AM
“Mary, many prayers to you and your family. Charles is a very special friend and person with a heart of gold. He will be deeply missed. He could always put a smile on my face no matter how bad the day. Again sorry for your loss although he will always be with you. Katie Fuller”
- Katie Fuller
Thursday, August 8, 2013 at 5:58 PM
“A friendship that we will cherish the rest of our lives was that of Charlie. A fight broke out at the truckstop and Charlie was there to get them off the lot. Came back in laughing because once he spoke they scattered like crazy. That is just one of many stories I will always remember of him among many, many others. So sorry for your loss Mary and the family.”
- Sandy & Matt
Thursday, August 8, 2013 at 5:58 PM
“Mary, Iam so sorry for your loss we all love Charles. If there is anything I can do or if you just need a shoulder to lean on you know im here. Charles was a very good person and will be deeply missed. I wish you and the kids the best at this sorrowful time. Love The Hayden Family”
- Connie Hayden
Thursday, August 8, 2013 at 5:58 PM
“Mary & Selena,

So sorry to hear about Charles. Out thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Chris & Deb ”
- Chris & Deb Witmer
Thursday, August 8, 2013 at 3:11 PM
“Mary and Selena,
Our heartfelt sympathy @ this time. Take comfort in knowing that Charlie is in good hands.

Mary Jo and the girls”
- Mary Jo Moten
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