Lawrence Pratt

Pratt, Lawrence A.

Lawrence A. "Larry" Pratt, age 86, of Middletown, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at Bickford Senior Living in Middletown. Larry was born in Middletown on April 5, 1938, the son of Glenn E. and Mildred C. (Kramer) Pratt. He lived in Middletown his entire life. He was a graduate of Bishop Fenwick High School and employed for many years at Akers Packaging Service. Larry was a lifelong member of Holy Family Parish in Middletown. He married Elaine Noeller on July 25, 1959, at St. Mary Church. He loved time with his family and friends, many from childhood. Known for his easy-going and friendly personality, you could always count on him for a good laugh, great conversation and a fun time. Larry was an avid sports fan, served as a youth sports coach and collected sports memorabilia. He enjoyed the Reds, Bengals, Ohio State Buckeyes, Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Fenwick Falcons and Badin Rams. Larry is survived by his children, Cindy (John) Higgins of Middletown, Mark (Jan) Pratt of Tampa, FL, and Father Ed Pratt of Cincinnati; his grandchildren, Dr. Kelli (Phil) Salm of Loxahatchie, FL, Kerri (John) Pressler of Middletown and David Pratt of Tampa, FL; great grandchildren, Aidan Pressler, Madelyn Salm and Tristan Salm. He is also survived by his dear friend, Judy May who brought him great joy in his final years; brothers-in-law, Don (Susan) Noeller of Indianapolis, and Bob Noeller of San Francisco, CA; nephew, Ric (Pennie) Harcsa of Absarokee, MT, and nieces, Suellen (Rob) Fultz of Wilmington, Lynn (Steven) Roberts of Indianapolis, and Lee Anne (Kris) Whitaker of Largo, FL. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife of 60 years, Elaine Noeller Pratt; sister, Lois Metzger and brothers, Jim and Bob Pratt. Special thank you to Hospice Care of Middletown and Bickford Senior Living Center for their care. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, December 30, 2024 at 10:00 am at Holy Family Parish-Holy Trinity Church, 201 Clark St. Middletown with Father John Civille as celebrant. Visitation will be Sunday afternoon from 3:00 - 5:00 pm at Wilson-Schramm-Spaulding Funeral Home, 3805 Roosevelt Blvd (at Bonita Dr.), Middletown. Memorial contributions may be made to Bishop Fenwick High School, 4855 State Route 122, Franklin, OH 45005 or Badin High School Athletic Complex Campaign, 571 New London Rd, Hamilton, OH 45013. Please sign the guestbook at WilsonSchrammSpaulding.com