Ronald Prater
January 13, 1948 - September 28, 2021
Ronald Prater of Salem, Missouri was born on January 13, 1948 to James and Alice (Short) Prater. He entered into eternal rest on September 28, 2021 in St. Louis, Missouri. Ronald was married to Marilyn Prater in October 1965 and they raised two children; sharing thirty-seven years of marriage together. Ronald worked at Crescent Forge as a welder for over thirty years. He was known as a “jack of all trades.” He loved to hunt, fish, and camp. Ron is preceded in death by his parents James and Alice (Short) Prater; wife Marilyn Prater; and sister Norma Lee Shaw. Those who are left to treasure his memory are his companion, Jeannie Atkinson of Salem, Missouri; children Sandy Daniel and husband Tim of Muscatine Iowa, Roger Prater and wife Sophie of Canton, Illinois; brothers, Wayne Prater (Dessie) of Cadet, MO, Rick Prater of Batesville, MO, Donald Prater (Elizabeth) of Salem, MO, Emmett Prater (Valerie) of Ratcliff, KY, Granvel Prater (Joan) of Warsaw, MO; sisters, Erma Hance of Rolla, MO, Vernie Prater of Blue Springs, MO; grandchildren, Colton, Kaylynn, Jacob and Jesse; a host of nieces and nephews. Memorial Service will be held on Monday October 4, 2021 at 7:00 PM at the James & Gahr Mortuary Chapel in Salem, Missouri with Steve Bramblett officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 until service time. Interment will take place at a later date at the Laurel Hill Cemetery under the direction of Hurley Funeral Home in Havana, Illinois.
Ronald Prater of Salem, Missouri was born on January 13, 1948 to James and Alice (Short) Prater. He entered into eternal rest on September 28, 2021 in St. Louis, Missouri. Ronald was married to Marilyn Prater in October 1965 and they raised... View Obituary & Service Information