Col., USAF (Ret.), of Alexandria, VA, on November 17, 2004. Beloved husband of Ellen W. Prater; loving father of Richard E. Prater of Tuscan, AZ, Elizabeth P. Oligmueller of Greeley, CO and Ronald C. Prater of Alexandria. Also survived by 11 grandchildren, Jennifer, Jacqulyn, Jon, Andrew, Alyssa, Steven, Wilson, Jackson, Benson, Suzanne and Eric. A Funeral service will be held at the Columbarium on Friday, January 28, 2005, 11 a.m. at Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to, Grinnell College, Grinnell, IA, or Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 1301 Collingwood Rd., Alexandria, VA 22308.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
1 Entry
Gina Silvey (Dellibove)
December 10, 2004
Ronnie,
My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family.
Sincerely,
Gina
Follow
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
Showing 1 - 1 of 1 results

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read moreIf you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more