Michael John Pratl

Pratl, Michael John

Born in East St. Louis, Illinois December 27, 1932. Died at home peacefully in the arms of Our Savior on Saturday, January 18, 2025. Mike was the beloved husband of Suzanne Richeda Pratl (nee Jolley) for 24 years and the late Barbara Pratl (nee Smith); loving father of Michael S. Pratl, Clare M. Pratl (Darrel) Mueller and the late John K. Pratl; dear brother of Frank (Judy) Pratl; loving stepfather of Betsy Richeda (Tom) McMahon, Matthew Richeda (Sydney) and Emily Richeda (Justin) Garbaccio. Grandpa of Brian Mueller, Pop P. of Liza McMahon, Nico (Elsie) and Speedy Richeda, Isabel and Maggie Garbaccio. Intellectually curious, and blessed with a razor-sharp memory and wit, Mike achieved ambitious goals with gratitude and respect for his roots. His life focused on his family, many friends, both old and new, and centered on his deep Catholic faith. He loved his country and proudly served in the United States Navy. Mike and Suzanne enjoyed traveling through Europe and cruising in the Caribbean. They often celebrated life with family and friends at St. Louis' many great restaurants. Mike prioritized a very special relationship with oldest grandson Brian and along with his five younger grandchildren, they were the joy of his life.

Services: Visitation at the Ascension Catholic Church, 230 Santa Maria Drive, Chesterfield on NEXT Monday, February 3, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass at 10 a.m. Interment at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, 2900 Sheridan Road, Saint Louis, MO 63125. In lieu of flowers, the family is grateful for memorials for Mike in honor of Dr. Scott D. Groesch, M.D., for his exceptional care. Please send to: The Foundation for Barnes - Jewish Hospital, 1001 Highlands Plaza Drive West, Suite 140, St. Louis, MO 63110-1337 or give online at: www.foundationbarnesjewish.org/give-hospice. As a service of the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory, friends may sign the online guest book at Schrader.com.