Benjamin Pratt Jr Obituary

Age - 84

October 7, 2023

Fostoria, OH

Benjamin F. Pratt Jr. , 84, of Fostoria, Ohio passed away Thursday, October 5, 2023 at St. Catherine's Care Center, Fostoria, Ohio. He was born August 14, 1939 in Fostoria, Ohio to Benjamin F. & Virginia (Valenti) Pratt Sr. Ben 1st married Carolyn S. Weber in 1958 & they later divorced. He married Helen "Sam" Raney on June 7, 1980 in Fostoria. She passed September 11, 2020. He is survived by daughter Lori Cole of New Riegel, son Benjamin Pratt III of Findlay, stepsons Jeff Kunkelman of Findlay, Chris (Nicole) Kunkelman of Delphos, Scott (Tina) Kunkelman of TN, Eric (Stacey) Kunkelman of Northwood, grandchildren Jeremy (Jessica) Pratt of Bluffton, Tiffany (Hugo) Pratt, Danielle (Mike Hunter) Lunn both of Fostoria, Lucas Cooper of New Riegel, great grandchildren Angelina Brandon, Kaylee Goeller, Emma Lunn, Noah, Ruby, Ellis & Brooklyn Pratt. Ben is preceded in death by his parents, wife, daughter Lisa Marie Pratt, brother Rulon Pratt, grandchildren Jason & Elizabeth. Ben worked as a Machinist & Tool & Die for the Union Carbide & was a gunsmith. He was a 1957 graduate of Fostoria High School & member of the High Street United Methodist Church. Ben was also a member of the N. R. A. , Sandusky County Gun Club, Fostoria Eagles & Sportsmen Club. He enjoyed gunsmithing, shooting, boating, hunting fishing & hog roasts. Ben also loved spending time with his children, grandchildren, & great grandchildren. There will be no services at this time. Harrold-Floriana Funeral Home, Fostoria, Ohio is handling local arrangements. Memorials can be made to the Seneca County School of Opportunity.

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