Obituary of Edwin John Pratt
Edwin John Pratt or “Ed” as he was known to many was born on September 16, 1956, in Monroe, Michigan. He was one of two sons born to the union of Robert Pratt and Janet (Loughman) Pratt. Growing up the son of a sailor, Edwin spent much time living in different places such as Washington DC, New Jersey, Oregon, Texas, New Mexico, and even the Philippines. After graduating high school in 1973, Ed enlisted in the United States Navy and served his country honorably until receiving a medical discharge.
On March 10, 1980, in Albuquerque, New Mexico Edwin married the love of his life; the former Patricia Ellis. The couple was blessed with three children: Bryan, Barbara, and Juanita. He worked several years as the Director of Transportation for Wood County Human Resources before retiring in 1990.
Edwin loved to work with his hands and was very crafty. He built model cars and motorcycles, worked with plants, and often included the plants into the tabletop water fountains he enjoyed building. He liked playing computer games like World of Warcraft or the classics on the Atari Console such as Donkey Kong, Pac-Man, Centipede, and Sonic, but his favorite of all was Asteroids. Ed was very fond of board games as well, spending time playing Trivial Pursuit and Monopoly or trying his luck at poker and rummy. Edwin was a huge movie buff with the uncanning ability to tell you anything about any movie. His favorite movies were Twister, World War 2 movies or any of the Lord of the Rings or Star Trek trilogy movies. He had a great sense of humor and could be counted on to scare people during Halloween.
Edwin John “ED” Pratt, age 67 of Perrysburg, Ohio passed away on Wednesday; October 4, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in Perrysburg, Ohio. His passing was preceded by his parents: Robert and Janet Pratt; his paternal and maternal grandparents; and several aunts and uncles.
To cherish his memory he leaves a loving wife of forty-three years: Patricia Pratt of Perrysburg, Ohio; a son: Bryan (Sabrina) Sanchez of Swanton, Ohio; two daughters: Barbara Sanchez (Jose Costilla) of Toledo, Ohio and Juanita (Robert) Fisher of Swanton, Ohio; a brother: Marc (Toni) Pratt of Winchester, Kentucky; ten grandchildren: Graydon Sanchez, Cicely Sanchez, Daniel Dayvolt Jr. (Fiance Alexandrea Spears), Anthony Kemper, Hope Kemper (fiancé Carlton Roberts), Faith Kemper, Melina Sanchez, Aubrey Hayes, Robert (Krista) Fisher Jr, Samantha Fisher (fiancé Christopher Taylor); ten great grandchildren: Piper Lynn Sanchez, Mylah Sanchez, Alexander Dayvolt, Lilliana Dayvolt, Ethan Pierce, Robert John Fisher III, Lily Renee Anne Fisher, Mason Robert Hayes, Selena Renee Taylor and Arya Janine Taylor.
A Celebration of Edwin’s life will be from 1:00pm until 4:00pm Saturday November 4, 2023 at the Swanton Community Center, 217 Chestnut Street, Swanton, Ohio 43558. Cremation has taken place through the on-site crematory, Covenant Cremation of Erie, Michigan. Edwin’s care has been entrusted to Merkle Funeral Service, Erie; 9156 Summit Street, Erie, Michigan 48133 (734) 317-7199.
For those desiring, memorial contributions in Edwins’s memory are suggested to the family. Online guests may leave words of inspiration and comfort or share a photo by visiting www.merklefs.com.
