Elmer L. "Lenny" Pruett Jr.

Elmer L. "Lenny" Pruett Jr. obituary, Council Bluffs, IA

Elmer L. "Lenny" Pruett Jr.

Elmer Pruett Obituary

Published by Maher Funeral Home from Jul. 20 to Jul. 21, 2011.
Elmer "Lenny" L. Pruett, Jr., age 53, passed away July 18, 2011.

Lenny was born November 24, 1957, to the late Elmer and Kay (Hendrix) Pruett, Sr.

Lenny is survived by his wife of 15 years, Tracie Pruett, and previous wife, Kandi Pruett, of 16 years; children, Elmer "Lenny" Pruett, III (Carol), Charles Pruett (Esmeralda), Chris Pruett (Jo), Chandra Pruett, Michael Pruett (Krystal), Brittany Pruett-Brockman (Cameron), Lacy "Chunk" Pruett, Tracy "Bubby" Pruett, and Lance Pruett; 23 grandchildren; siblings, Julie Spratt (Larry), Floyd Pruett, Robin Thody, Roberta McNeal, Jill Eissa, Donny Pruett (BobbieJo), Jennifer Brown (Charlie), and Stephen Pruett (Anna); host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, at Maher~Livingston Funeral Home. A second visitation will be held from 9 to 11 a.m., Saturday, at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, at the funeral home. Interment to follow at Hazel Dell Cemetery with military rites provided by American Legion Rainbow Post #2. Memorials to the family.


This obituary was originally published in The Daily Nonpareil.

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August 1, 2011

Gianna Brown posted to the memorial.

July 26, 2011

Dianna Germann (Pruett) posted to the memorial.

July 22, 2011

Annette Thompson posted to the memorial.

Gianna Brown

August 1, 2011

Floyd- Baby and I are very saddebed to hear of the passing of Lenny.You have our deepest sympathies. -- California Heartbreaker

Dianna Germann (Pruett)

July 26, 2011

To the Pruett Family, words cannot express the hurt and pain you all are enduring in the loss of Lenny. as a cousin to Lenny, growing up. I remember the laughter and joy he brought to me. always remember the memories, you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Annette Thompson

July 22, 2011

To the Pruett Family my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jan/Dick Stephen

July 22, 2011

Kandi,Lenny,Benji,'Nick',Mike, and Lance--we were sorry to here your father/ex passed but at least he did not suffer long. Cherish your fond memories. It's all you have left in difficult times.

Kathy Pafford

July 21, 2011

Michael, Lance, and Krystal just wanted to let you know all of us here at Wal-Mart have you in our prayers and thoughts at this time of your loss of your Father. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you. Assistant Manager Kat

Norma Mitchell

July 21, 2011

Traci and Family,

Words cannot express my sorrow for all of you in your loss of Lenny. I have had all of you and Lenny in my prayers since learning of his illness. Lenny was a caring, kind and considerate man and will be greatly missed. I am sure that you all have fond memories that will make you smile as you share those memories. May each of you find some peace and comfort in those memories.

David Stahr

July 21, 2011

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

LaVetta Brisbin

July 21, 2011

Tracy, Porky and The Pruett Family, my thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. Hold on to the memories and Lenny will always be with you.

Jennifer Berry - Iwersen

July 21, 2011

My thoughts & prayers are with your family !

Robin K. Wyatt

July 21, 2011

God took extra time tweaking the mold for Lenny, he will truly be missed.

July 20, 2011

My thoughts & prayers are with you. It was a pleasure working with Lenny. He will be known for his great sense of humor & the ability to put a smile on someone's face. Lenny you will truely be missed.
Nels & Juanita Petersen

Kari Turner

July 20, 2011

Floyd and Family, Grief can be so hard, but your special memories will help you cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Bob Brinton

July 20, 2011

Pruett Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you today. I do not know to many people that lived in the South End that did not know the Pruett's now. More so from Longefellow. Tike

Bill Fead

July 20, 2011

Thanks for your Military Service to Our Country.
Past Commander V.F.W.

Ron Egli

July 20, 2011

It was a pleasure to work with Lenny. I never had the priviledge of meeting him, but he always made me laugh when I talked to him on the phone.
The family has my sincere condolences. I know he will be missed.
Ron/Central Dispatch

Carol Ann Barnes

July 20, 2011

My Prayers will be with you in this time of sorrow. Lenny was a driver that will be missed. May God comfort you.

Leann Wulff

July 20, 2011

Please accept my sympathies and know that Lenny will be greatly missed at work. His sense of humor was always a bright spot in the night.

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