Carl R. Pratt, Sr.
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Carl R. Pratt Sr., 96, of Coatesville, PA, passed away on Friday, March 11, 2022. He was the husband of the late Helen M. Wilson Pratt who passed in 2002. Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Thomas F. and Mary Katherine Rissel Pratt.
Carl was an area resident all his life. He served his Country during WWII serving in the Army Air Corp and was a POW. He worked as a meter tech for PECO and Exelon in Coatesville. He was a member of the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd in Coatesville. He was an avid fisherman and golfer and was a lifetime member of the West Caln Sportsman Club.
He is survived by his daughters, Barbara P. Brown of Wagontown and Patricia deFernelmont of New Holland, grandchildren, Allison Brown Lemon, Michael Brown, Brandon deFernelmont, Kaitlyn deFernelmont McFadden, and Nicole Pratt, and eight great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a son, Carl R. Pratt Jr., and siblings, Frances Hagen, Harriet Hartranft, John Pratt, Mary McGinnis, Franklin Pratt, Isabel Martin, Lela Martin, George Pratt, Martha Pratt, William Pratt, Herman Pratt, and Arthur Pratt.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 21, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. from the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 107 S. 17th Ave., Coatesville, PA 19320, with visitation starting at 10:00 a.m. Interment with military honors to follow at Fairview Cemetery in Coatesville. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made directly to the church in his memory at the above address.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg, PA. Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
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Remembering Carl
In addition to being a very kind and loving person, with seemingly no ill feelings toward anyone, Carl was a faithful member of Good Shepherd in the time I served that congregation. He mowed grass, cleaned the property, greeted people warmly, and spread his smile everywhere. But the most vivid memory I have of Carl is one Sunday, before worship had begun, in the sanctuary, Carl was looking out of the large clear glass church windows onto the valley below and I could tell he was in deep thought. I went up to him, put my arm on his shoulder and asked, “What are you thinking?” He turned, and with tears in his eyes said, “Today, as I look out on this valley, I see the same images here as I saw from my prison cell window in the prison camp I was in during WWII. There was a valley beneath the prison, just like this one, and I remember wondering if I’d ever get out alive.” And I remember that we both cried. Thank you Carl for your service. And God bless all who suffer from the ravages of war!
Sorry to hear about Uncle
Sorry to hear about Uncle Carl. Blessings to all of his family.
Betty Lou & Ranny
Uncle carl
Uncle carl was always smiling, we were surprised by his visit one day, he actually read or electric meter., got lots of hugs. Good bless him and keep him. Suzanne marvel (Martin)
What a great guy!
Remember Carl from PECo's Coatesville service building. Always happy and nice to be around. Both of us being veterans, he shared of some of his experiences as a POW. A very honorable man. My condolences to the family.
Barb & Patty , my condolences
Barb & Patty , my condolences to you both & the rest of the family. Always remember good times camping & Fishing. Lots of good times , he will be missed , but not memory's .
From the 467th Bombardment
From the 467th Bombardment Group (H) Association please accept our sincerest condolences. Carl R Pratt served with the Group while stationed in Rackheath, Norwich, England during WWII. On 16 Feb 45 his plane was shot down and he was made POW.
Our apologies for just now becoming aware of his passing. We will make mention of him in our next newsletter 'POOP from Group'.
To learn more about his service with the 467th BG please visit his page on our 'Research site - http://www.467bg-research.com/detail.php?sessionLayout=Personnel&cFullName=Pratt,%20Carl%20Richard