Dennis C. Pratt, age 74, of Saint Cloud, formerly of Braham, passed away December 16, 2016 at Guardian Angels Care Center in Elk River.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, December 29, 2016 at Word of Peace Lutheran Church, 21705 129th Ave N., Rogers, MN. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.
Dennis Clifford Pratt was born August 19, 1942 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Clifford and Dolores (Gerdin) Pratt. He grew up in Braham, MN and graduated from Braham High School in 1960. Dennis furthered his education with a double major in Economics and Psychology at St. Cloud State University. After his graduation in 1964, Dennis was offered a job with A.C. Neilson Co. in Chicago. The training for the position was extensive and after he finished training he was assigned to the Indianapolis, Indiana Region. In May of 1966, Dennis was drafted into the Army and after basic training he was assigned to Frankfort, Germany. In 1968 Dennis was discharged from the Army and returned to his work with A.C. Neilson Co. Later Dennis worked several jobs including Prudential Insurance, teaching at a Community College, and U.S. Postal Service employment.
Dennis was a kind and gentle man. He had a good sense of humor and was loved by his family.
Dennis Pratt passed away December 16, 2016 at Guardian Angels Care Center in Elk River, MN surrounded by family, at the age of 74 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford and Dolores (Gerdin) Pratt, and several Aunts and Uncles.
He is survived by one daughter, Sara (Eric) Lehn of St. Cloud; three sisters, Judy (Norry) Sorenson of Isanti, Karen Erickson of Elk River, and Pamela (Paul) Olson of Otsego; two Aunts, Koreen Gerdin and Theda Lande; two grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.
My deepest sympathy to all of the family. I remember the big smiles Dennis always had for everyone. He graduated in1960 with my nephew, Jim Nicolson. They played basketball and football together on the Braham High School teams. Dennis was a very good athlete . He also came to our farm and helped with putting up hay in the summer time. I visited him several times when he resided in St,.Cloud. I have many good memories of Denny. I send my love and prayers to you Judy, Karen and Pam.
Marion Larson
Dennis was a wonderful friend and wonderful personality all during our years of growing up in Braham. He was, in many ways, the spirit of the class of 1960. My mind in filled with great memories of our times together.
So very sorry to hear about Dennis. I would see him and visit with him on visits home while he lived in Braham. My condolences to his daughter and sisters.
Mary E (Kays) Freelove