Donald B. Prenatt, Jr.

Donald B. Prenatt, Jr., 84, of Meadville died at home surrounded by his family, Thursday, December 6, 2012.

He was born in Sharon September 8, 1928 a son of Donald B. and Florence Ritenour Prenatt Sr.  He married Clara Louise Hart September 28, 1952 and she survives.

He was a veteran of World War II serving in the US Air Force in Japan.  He worked as a dairy farmer retiring after 40 years.  He enjoyed walking the Woodcock Dam, reading about World War II, target shooting and spending time with his family.  He was a lifetime member of Huidekoper VFW Post 2006.

Survivors, in addition to his wife Clara of 60 years, include: three children, Larry Prenatt of Meadville, Luann Kirkpatrick and her husband Tim of Meadville and Lynn Prenatt and his wife Natalie of Meadville; five grandchildren, Monnie Kirkpatrick, Maile Kirkpatrick, Tyler Cook, Rylee Prenatt and Elliot Prenatt; a great grandson, Elijah Cook; a brother, Gerald Prenatt of Erie; three sisters-in-law, Eva Prenatt of Meadville, Nancy Prenatt of Centerville and Vendy Prenatt of Indiana and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, James Prenatt, Douglas Prenatt and David Prenatt and a sister, Helen Livermore.

Visitation will be Saturday, December 15th from 1-3 p.m. at the Robert W. Waid Funeral Home, Inc., 581 Chestnut Street, Meadville with military honors at 3 p.m. provided by VFW Post #2006.

Interment will be in Blooming Valley Cemetery.

The family suggests memorials be made to Hospice of Crawford County, 464 Pine Street, Meadville, PA 16335 or the Crawford County Humane Society, 11012 Kennedy Hill Road, Meadville, PA 16335.

Memories and condolences may be shared at waidfuneralhome.net.