Muriel H. Pritchett

1933 - 2022

Muriel H. Pritchett
Born: January 17, 1933
Died: June 7, 2022
Muriel H. Pritchett passed away peacefully on Tuesday June 7, 2022 at her home with her husband & family & friends by her side.
Born January 17, 1933 in Eleva, Wisconsin Muriel was the daughter of Milo & Helma Klopp. She was raised and educated in the surrounding areas of north central Wisconsin. Muriel worked at various positions in Wisconsin. She also owned and operated a small farm raising Angus cattle although the title best suited her was MOM.
On June 23, 1978 she married Russell Pritchett in Altona, Wisconsin and relocated to Downers Grove, Illinois. At that time she assumed the role as a full time MOM raising my then 7 year old daughter Sammy and supporting me with all the traveling my job required never missing a beat.
She is survived by her children Steven Hays of Portland, Texas and her daughter Debra Berger of Apopka, Florida, Her brother Donald Klopp of Racine, Wisconsin. Grandsons Aaron Berger, Justin Berger and Cameron Berger of Florida, Christopher Hayes of Texas City, Texas. Granddaughter Stephanie Hayes from Hastings, Minnesota. Step grandsons Josh Cameron of Elkhart, Indiana and Shawn Cameron of Elkhart, Indiana as well as 7 great grandchildren, 7 great- great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Muriel is preceded in death by her sisters Marjorie Gilbert, Deloris Repaal, her brother Larry Klopp and stepdaughter Samantha Pritchett.
Muriel was a lifelong Green Bay Packer fan that made those rival games an interesting household event for all these years. She enjoyed the lake cabin in Minnesota boating, fishing, afternoon happy hour on the deck visiting friends & family. She kept an eye on all the birds in the area especially the Eagles. Keeping up her Norwegian heritage making Lefse and passing to her grandchildren this art. She was an avid reader and spent many rainy cooler days at the lake snuggled with a book. Muriel was talented at crocheting afghans and her oil paintings adorn many a wall. Thru all this she always managed to enjoy a glass of red wine or those famous brandy old fashioned. Muriel enjoyed traveling and had made several trips to Europe while her son was stationed in Germany visiting many countries and experiencing their customs.
Muriel will be deeply missed and forever in our hearts
A special thanks to Divine Hospice and Palliative Care from Yorkville, Illinois and to all my friends & relatives that assisted me in keeping Muriel comfortable and allowing me the time to spend those last days with her.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice in memory of Muriel.
A Memorial Visitation will take place on Tuesday, June 21st from 3pm-8pm at Anderson Memorial Home located at 21131 W. Renwick Rd. Plainfield, IL, 60544. Memorial Service will be the next day, Wednesday June 22nd at 10am at the funeral home. A link for live streaming will be made available on Wednesday morning, here on the website. (815-577-5250)(www.anderson-goodale.com)