Ralph 'Punk' Prater

65 year old, Ralph ‘Punk’ Prater, of Medaryville, formerly of DeMotte, passed away May 10, 2013, at his home.

On August 29, 1947, Ralph was born in Rensselaer. He attended school at DeMotte. Ralph worked at Fase’s, Ferrellgas, and Harv’s Welding. Ralph was known and loved by all who met him. He loved junkin’ and helped at the DeMotte Fire Department. Ralph or Punk will be missed by all who knew him.

Ralph, is survived by wife: Betty, children: Julie (Berry) Baker, and Nicholas Prater, three grandchildren and siblings: Ronald Prater, Beverly Ann (Albert) McElroy, Francis Kay (Sherman) Wright, Marilyn D. (Don) Herald, Kathryn G (Bruce) Carroll, William H. (Becky) James Jr., and Michael G James.

Ralph is preceded in death by his parents, and brother: Richard Prater.

Friends are invited to visit with the family on Friday, May 17, 2013, from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Boersma Funeral Home, 90 East Grove St., Wheatfield, Indiana. Services for Ralph will take place at the funeral home on Friday, May 17, 2013, at 7:00 p.m.