Frederick Prettner Obituary

12.3.1920 ~ 5.2.2013
Frederick Prettner finished his last flight on May 2nd, 2013.
Fred was Born in Duluth Minnesota on December3rd. 1920 to Julia and Igantius Prettner.
Fred embraced the adventure we call life from the beginning. Flying became Freds passion at an early age. The beauty and grace of machines that imitate birds, and the bravery of the men that flew them was a gift that Fred cherished his entire life. He earned his pilot's license, and enlisted in the Army Air Corps during WW II. In 1947 he was hired by western Airlines, "his dream come true". As Fred liked to say," I lived to work, I never worked to live". When Fred retired in 1971 he had built a beautiful life for his wife, son and himself. In 1973 the Prettner family moved to Park City, the little piece of heaven he liked to call home. Small town life had its share of challenges for Fred, But he embraced them. Fred always lived his life in a way that enhanced others. Patriot, father, Citizen, are the words that best describe Fred. He enjoyed a friendly round of golf, a few Ski runs with his friends, a nice glass of red wine, and great conversation.
Remember to pay it forward, and don't forget to pay it back!
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Alzheimer's Association, or the American Diabetes Association.

Published by The Salt Lake Tribune on May 8, 2013.
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I just received the news about Freddie wow I loved that man, he always made me laugh and the things that came out of his my wow thats about all I can say about that!! I used to do his laundry and clean his room he just had a place in my heart what a hella of a man!! I remember him with his coke a cola, glass of wine and a beer!! I just thought you go Freddie you are the man!!Im sorry but he went through hell the last time we thought that we were going to lose him!!

Wendy Wilkinson

May 9, 2013

Fred was quite a character I enjoyed taking care of him at garden terrace he always made me laugh I will miss him dearly he will always have a special place in my heart so I say goodbye Freddie boy ill see ya later alligator

Charity Henderson

May 8, 2013

There are many good memories of you, Fred, which I will always fondly remember.
And, I will have one for you, Fred, as you make your trip to the West!

Hal Hansen

May 8, 2013

Captain Prettner was absolutely instrumental in my gaining employment w/Western Airlines and I am forever indebted! Rest in Peace and Blue Skies Fred. Captain Tom Bakos, WAL 1969-1997

Tom Bakos

May 7, 2013

Fred will be truly missed!

Laszlo Preysz, Capt. WAL/DAL
QB 24264

Laszlo Preysz

May 7, 2013

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