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Benjamin Pratt Obituary
Benjamin F. "Ben" Pratt Jr., 84, of Fostoria, passed away Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023, at St. Catherine's Care Center, Fostoria.
He was born Aug. 14, 1939, in Fostoria, to Benjamin F. and Virginia (Valenti) Pratt Sr. Ben first married Carolyn S. Weber in 1958 and they later divorced. He then married Helen "Sam" Raney on June 7, 1980, in Fostoria, and she passed away Sept. 11, 2020.
Ben is survived by his 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 Tennessee, and Eric (Stacey) Kunkelman of Northwood; grandchildren, Jeremy (Jessica) Pratt of Bluffton, Tiffany (Hugo) Pratt and Danielle (Mike Hunter) Lunn, both of Fostoria, and Lucas Cooper of New Riegel; and great-grandchildren, Angelina Brandon, Kaylee Goeller, Emma Lunn, and Noah, Ruby, Ellis, and Brooklyn Pratt.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; daughter, Lisa Marie Pratt; brother, Rulon Pratt; and grandchildren, Jason and Elizabeth.
Ben worked as a Machinist & Tool & Die for Union Carbide and was a gunsmith. He was a 1957 graduate of Fostoria High School and member of High Street United Methodist Church. Ben was also a member of N.R.A., Sandusky County Gun Club, Fostoria Eagles, & Sportsmen Club. He enjoyed gunsmithing, shooting, boating, hunting fishing, and hog roasts. Ben also loved spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
There will be no services at this time.
Harrold-Floriana Funeral Home, Fostoria, is handling arrangements.
Memorials can be made to Seneca County School of Opportunity.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.hffh.net.
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Kenneth E. Phelps
January 17, 2024
He came down to Shelby to the Sportsman Den, then we would go out to lunch. Had a lot of good conservations, going to miss comming up to his shop and just visiting RIP Ben
Gregg johnson
October 9, 2023
I always enjoyed his visits when he stopped at my store...
He was a good man.
Christopher Kunkelman
October 8, 2023
Thankyou for taking such good care of Mom through out the years. Thankyou for all the great fishing trips , hunting adventures and boat rides to the islands.
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