Robert Lee Pratt

Robert Lee Pratt, 78, of Sioux City, passed away on Wednesday, May 07, 2014 at a Sioux City Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, May 12, 2014 at Whitfield United Methodist Church with Rev. Kris Frank officiating. There will be military graveside honors at 2:30 on Monday in the Belvidere Township Cemetery in Turin, IA. Visitation will be on Sunday from 4-8 p.m. with family present from 6-8 p.m. at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel. Arrangements are under the direction of Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel. Online condolences may be sent to www.meyerbroschapels.com Robert was born on December 29, 1935 in Moorhead, IA to Earl D. and Edith (Schoff) Pratt. He graduated from East Monona High School in Moorhead, IA. He joined the US Army in 1958 and served his country till his honorable discharge in 1960. He was united in marriage to Sharon Anderson on June 2, 1963 in at the Whiting Christian Church in Whiting, IA. He worked as an automobile and truck mechanic until his retirement on April 16, 1999. Robert enjoyed all types of sports, especially playing golf. He was the founder of Siouxland Youth Athletics and was recently inducted into the Softball Hall of Fame. He also dedicated his time to other organizations being a Cub Scout Leader and was very involved with the Civil Defense in his younger years. Robert is survived by his wife Sharon Pratt of Sioux City, 2 sons Jeff (Terri) Pratt of Onawa, IA; Chris (Bev) Pratt of Spirit Lake, IA; grandchildren Megan and Fiancée Mitch Meyer, Taylor, Brianna and Brice Pratt; brother Earl D. Pratt of Sioux City and a sister Charlotte Edwards of Kansas City. He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers Boyd and Jack, 2 sisters Patsy Wetzel and Margaret Nielson.