Pratt, Dennis John-August 7, 2010
Dennis John PRATT, age 47, of Milton, Wisconsin,died August 7, 2010, at the Meriter Hospital, in Madison, WI.
Dennis was born in Cuba City, Wisconsin on November 18, 1962, the son of Marvin George and Grace Frances (Shaw) Pratt. On August 10, 1985, Dennis married Kelly Byrne in Cuba City, Wisconsin. Dennis enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing racquetball, and camping with his family. He was a member of the Crosspointe Community Church in Whitewater, Wisconsin. Dennis loved his Lord Jesus and his family with all of his heart.
Surviving are: Wife: Kelly Pratt, Milton, WI, Children: Derek, Meagan, Lindsay, Sarah and Danny all of Milton, WI, Mother: Grace Pratt, Platteville, WI, Two Sisters: Gale (Jack) Pross, Platteville, WI, and Melissa (Jonathan) Kooiman, Fort Atkinson, WI.
Dennis was preceded in death by his father Marvin, and his paternal grandparents George and Olive Pratt.
Funeral Services will be held Thursday, August 12, 2010, at 10:00AM at the Crosspointe Community Church, 445 N. Warner Road, Whitewater, Wisconsin with Pastor Russ Walker officiating. Inurnment will be in the Milton Cemetery, Milton, Wisconsin.
The Nitardy Funeral Home, Whitewater is assisiting the family.
August 10th, 2010 at 7:31 pm
Dear Lindsay and family,
Please know that I am praying for and thinking of all of you. My heart aches for you – but I know that you are in His grace and care.
Be encouraged and hold fast to the memories that will always be with you.
Lannette Calhoun
Milton Schools
August 11th, 2010 at 8:49 am
Please accept my deepest sympathy. I work at Lab Safety Supply and enjoyed getting to know Dennis over the past couple of years. I am sorry for your loss.
August 11th, 2010 at 11:42 am
Dear Pratt Family
It’s been years since I’ve seen all of you. I was shocked to read that Dennis had passed. My prayers and thoughts are with all of you.
Parker & Tabitha (Schmitz) Jackering Family
Lancaster, WI
August 11th, 2010 at 1:40 pm
Kelly and family,
We were so shocked and saddened to learn that Dennis had passed. We keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. We remember him so jovial, fun-loving and kind. May your memories comfort you and bring some peace to your hearts.
Sadly,
Deb and Dan Steinhoff
Madison, WI
August 11th, 2010 at 6:46 pm
I don’t know if you remember us from the church in Lancaster, but we were deeply saddened to hear of Dennis’ passing. You’ll be in our prayers.
August 11th, 2010 at 6:49 pm
Dear Pratt family.
Was sadden to hear the news about Dennis. I remember when I was growing up visiting his grandparent’s George and Olive getting to know my cousin Dennis. Dennis, another cousin Randy and I were in the same age group and we enjoyed doing what kids liked to do on the farm.
Sincerely,
Kevin Babcock
(Grandson of James & Gola Pratt)
Des Moines, IA
August 11th, 2010 at 8:14 pm
Dear Grace,
I am so sorry, I graduated with Dennis back in 1981, He was one of the best people anyone could imagine.I remember him well. I hope you can find comfort in the Lord in this difficult time. I will pray for you and your family. God Bless You All!
Karla Straka Dawe (Franks daughter)
Dubuque Iowa
August 11th, 2010 at 9:56 pm
Kelly and family,
Our hearts are breaking for you. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. May God hold you close through this very difficult time and in each day to come.
Our sympathies,
Alan and Julie (Birkett) Piper
Dodgeville, WI
August 12th, 2010 at 8:33 am
Hi Kelly and family,
Jackie and I are very sad to hear the news of Dennis’ passing. We remember the fun times and the friendship you and Dennis projected toward us and others.
We are praying for you and the children with confidence that God will be with you. God will help you through this sad time.
God bless you,
Jerry and Jackie Jones
Janesville. WI
August 12th, 2010 at 3:18 pm
Dear Kelly and family, Grace, Gale and Melissa,
I’m so very sorry to hear about Dennis’ passing. It came as quite a shock.
He was always so good to me and my family, giving us a ride to school every day, entertaining and catering to us girls and being a good friend to me. Though we haven’t seen each other over the years, Paula would always let me know when she heard anything on how he and the family were doing.
May God help you stay strong in your time of need and know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Patty Digmann Ginter
Cuba City, WI
August 12th, 2010 at 9:01 pm
Dear Kelly and Children,
I am your neighbor and just heard of your loss of a wonderful person, your husband and Dad. While driving down our neighborhood all I could see was love coming from your household and I know this has to be so hard on your family to lose such a great man. My prayers have been with you and I truly pray the Lord embrace your family to help you through this time. I am so sorry.
God Bless you in abundance!
Tammy
August 13th, 2010 at 1:48 pm
Our deepest sorrow to you Kelly and your family along with Grace, Gale, and Melissa and extended families. I’m sure I don’t have to tell you what a wonderful person Denny was. Even though we haven’t seen him for many years I can hear his laugh and see his easy smile. His generous heart went out to many. And I remember the night fishig excursions. I hope he improved over the years because we did more yaking than good fishing. May you find comfort in our Lord during this difficult time knowing that Denny is in his safe keeping.
Paula & Chuck Donar
Cuba City, WI
August 15th, 2010 at 3:42 pm
Kelly and family,
I was shocked to hear this news. I have fond memories of our times together in Lancaster. You are in my prayers.
Roger
August 24th, 2010 at 5:12 pm
Kelly, Derek, Meagan, Lindsay, Sarah and Danny. So sorry to hear about Dennis. He was a classmate of mine at Cuba City High School. He was a very kind person and always caring. I hope that you are doing o.k. I will keep you in my prayers. It is hard to love someone as special as Dennis. Take care and know that many are thinking of you.
Nancy (Dietzel) Bell, Tim , James, Meghan and Terry Bell
Hazel Green, WI
September 1st, 2010 at 2:52 pm
Kelly and Pratt Family,
Both you, Kelly, and Dennis were a very dear party of my years growing up in Cuba City. I will always regards those memories fondly. Dennis may have been Patty and Paula’s ride to school, but you and I had our own adventurous rides to school in the old red SS Nova, didn’t we, Kelly? Wow. Time flies. It’s so hard to believe Dennis is gone. He was such wonderful friend in HS (we even when pool jumping a few times) and he grew into an even better husband and father, I’m sure. A man of strength and integrity. If you recall, it was I who encouraged Dennis to ask you to homecoming so many years ago, Kelly, and I’m so happy you found out each other–your soul mate. I’m so, so sorry you have lost him, honey–especially so young. I can’t imagine what you, your children, and the entire family are enduring. Gale, Marv and Grace were also so pleasant to be around when I was younger, and I even I remember babsitting little sister Melissa a few times. My condolences to all of you. Dennis was like a brother to me and my sisters. A very trustworthy, fun, and NICE brother with a great sense of humor. I’m honored that he touch my life for the brief years he did. As with all of us who loved Dennis, my thoughts and prayers are with you as you cope with his absence in your daily lives. It just breaks my heart. You know his loving spirit will be with you always. Please take care.