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Prescott Wurlitzer Obituary
The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM - 12:00 Noon on Tuesday January 31 at the funeral home with a Celebration of Prescott's Life at 12:00 Noon. Memorials to The Milwaukee Public Museum, Pabst Mansion or The ALS Society of Southeastern Wisconsin would be deeply appreciated in lieu of flowers.
Prescott was the great-great grandson of Captain Frederick Pabst. He was a graduate of Whitefish Bay High School, received his BA from Princeton University and his MA from The Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies. He served as a Foreign Service Officer for the US Department of State in Santo Domingo, Stuttgart, Harare, Zimbabwe, Bonn and Washington DC. When he left the Foreign Service he joined Citizen's Bank of Delavan. In recent years Prescott has served on the boards of The Friends of The Milwaukee Public Museum, The Pabst Mansion, The UW Institute of World Affairs, Center for Children's Literature and Common Cause in Wisconsin.
A very special thank you is extended to the doctors, nurses and staff of Columbia-St. Mary's Hospital - Columbia Campus Critical Care Unit for their compassionate care of Prescott in the last week of his life.
SCHMIDT & Bartelt
Funeral and Cremation Services
106 West Silver Spring Drive
Whitefish Bay 414-964-3040
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Memories and Condolences
for Prescott Wurlitzer
Jim Grodin
February 2, 2006
My heartfelt condolences to Ry and Peggy and Kipsy and Rich on the death of their son/brother.
Mary Pahule
February 2, 2006
My heart goes out to the family in their hour of sorrow and pain. I met Prescott's sister - Wendy back in the early 1980's at the First Wisconsin National Bank. I have since lost contact, but my prayers are with you. Wendy please call me at 770.788.8705 when you get a chance. I love you and God Bless.
Mary Goeks
February 1, 2006
To return home to news of our loss of a friend such as Prescott is crushing.
It has been such a privilege to know Prescott. His contagious smile,his vital involvement in so many endeavors,his determination to bring joy to others will be with us forever.
Daniel McLoughlin
January 31, 2006
I met Prescott in 1964 when we were both high school freshman. We crossed paths intermittently over the years. Prescott surely had more than his fair share of gifts and good qualities, but what I most remember was an easy laughter and a gentle caring way. I’m sure that everyone who knew him, either distantly or close, is grateful for the opportunity and very saddened by the loss.
LX Club
January 30, 2006
Prescott was a member of the LX Club and a great friend. We will miss him a lot and never forget his contributions to us in the form of some of the best entertainment we have ever had.
I would like to take this opportunity to collectively express our grief over his passing. Please accept our heartfelt sympathies for your loss.
Heidi Jacobson Knudsen
January 30, 2006
Prescott had a keen intellect and a sense of curiosity. He set goals for himself and achieved them. I always admired him for these things.
The last time I saw him was at Schwartz's bookstore where he was making a presentation to a sizable audience. He was a remarkable person who made an impact. My condolences to the entire Wurlitzer family.
Heidi Jacobson Knudsen
WFBHS class of 1970
Barbara Moebius
January 30, 2006
Roller blading in Cuba, making balloon animals for kids in Iran, trekking in the Amazon, sharing all these experiences with his photos--these are my memories of Prescott. Always a joy to be with, he leaves a big gap in my life. My heart goes out to Fran and his loving family.
Marshall Sue
January 30, 2006
Prescott was a frequent and very welcome visitor to the North Shore Library. We all enjoyed his exuberance immensely. Not only was he a very good friend of the library, serving on the Foundation board, he was also a great personal friend. He never failed to surprise us with his enthusiasm for books and artwork, and his tremendous interest in the world at large. Those of us involved with children's books appreciated his arranged author visits. We're going to miss Prescott greatly.
Doug and Jean Millikan
January 30, 2006
Dear Heidi - We are so sorry to hear of your brother's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
nancy roth
January 30, 2006
I am a WFB graduate and a friend of Tina's.I want to extend my sympathy to the entire family.I know Tina talked about Prescott and he's devistating illness and loved him dearly.You will be in my thoughts always! Love Nancy,Dan,Emily and Katie Roth
AL Gruling
January 30, 2006
Dear Fran,
You have my sympathy in the loss of Prescott.
I am happy to have known him through the Walworth County Art's Council.
May God be with you,
Alan
January 30, 2006
Deepest condolences. You are in our thoughts.
Doris Mueller
January 30, 2006
The spirit, love of life and gladness of heart that Prescott radiated, touched all who knew him.
May memories comfort you and may you find consolation in the caring of so many friends.
With deepest sympathy.
Doris
Jeannette Pillsbury
January 30, 2006
Prescott was a good friend throughout elementary school and high school. He laughed a lot. He was his own person. In 1989 when I saw our 2nd grade teacher, Miss Fefer, she had heard from Prescott just recently. She was still teaching and yet her memories of us were continued to be vivid. Prescott's life is a life to celebrate. Prescott's family, especially his wife, are in my thoughts and prayers.
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