Robert Lee Prather born December 27, 1932 to John Preston Prather and Bessie Mae (Brewer) on their family farm. Bob was a life long resident of Lucas County. After graduation from High School Bob served in the Air Force from 1952 – 1956. After his service in the military Bob and his brothers ran Prather Brothers Construction Company, where they ran heavy equipment building roads, ponds, and terraces. After retiring Bob worked part time driving for Hy-Vee.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents, his beloved wife Donna of 40 years, a grandson Wesley James Anderson, brothers Jack, Doug and sister Evelyn. Bob is survived by a sister Mary, two sister in laws, Francis and Marcia, step children Connie (Gary), Craig (Joanne), Dennis (June), Jana (Frank), grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
As a family we want to add how much we loved and appreciated the love and care that Bob gave to our mother and grandmother, he absolutely adored her. We will miss him tremendously; he is home now with Donna and many other family members and in the presence of our Heavenly Father.
Bob married Donna Mae (Gathercole) in 1976 at which time he inherited four step children. His hobbies included flying his airplane, welding, doing Stain Glass, fishing, golfing and spending many winters in Florida and then in Texas. He belonged to the local Masons and Shrine where he served as President in 1976.
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