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Edward Pranschke Obituary
Feb. 13, 1931 - Dec. 24, 2013
Resident of San Jose
Edward Lorne (TED) Pranschke passed away at his home on Dec 24, 2013. Born on Feb. 13, 1931 to Clifford and Eleanor Pranschke in Ontario, Canada. Ted served in the Canadian Army before moving to the United States in 1960. He owned and operated a successful construction company for over 30 years. He received a heart transplant at Stanford Hospital in 1997. Ted was an excellent pilot and an avid golfer. He was a member at Castlewood G&CC, Rancho Murieta G&CC, Alamden G&CC, before relocating to The Villages G&CC. He was married to his wife, Doreen for 62 years and had 2 sons, Clifford and Ted Jr., 6 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. He had 2 brothers and 1 sister. Ted was a great man loved by many with a great sense of humor. A Celebration of Life for Ted will be held on Sun, 1-5-14 12pm at The Villages G&C Club. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of The Valley, 4850 Union Avenue, San Jose, CA or to your favorite charity.
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December 31, 2013
I will always remember Ted as happy and friendly, a wonderful man to know. He, clearly was Doreen's darling, and he professed his love for her to the end. Lucky couple to have had so many years together.
Dear Doreen, Ted, Jr. and Cliff ,I am so sorry for your loss.
Elly
December 31, 2013
I will forever miss your warm heart, wonderful sense of humour. You are in good company.
All my love,
Charlina Westbye (Heffernan)
December 29, 2013
We have fond memories of you and your family when they resided in Eastview, Ontario, Canada. As Fran was and still is a good friend of your sister Shirley she has many memories of your individual families interaction. Until we all meet again. Fran and Jim Burton, Ottawa Ontario Canada
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