ROCHESTER – Melvin L. Pratt, 93, Winamac, died at 8:46 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020, at his home.
On Oct. 16, 1926, Melvin Leroy Pratt was born in Fulton County, near Athens, to Russell W. and Ethel Dora Miller Pratt.
Melvin served in World War II with the United States Navy. He was accomplished as a minesweeper, being very successful searching for and destroying sea mines. Seaman Second Class Melvin L. Pratt was honorably discharged on May 25, 1946, with his Navy service of three years.
On May 2, 1951, Melvin enlisted with the United States Air Force and was stationed in Germany, where he worked in the automotive mechanic division. SSG Melvin continued with his service stint, being honorably discharged on May 1, 1955.
On Jan. 30, 1953, Melvin married Iva May Leland in Erding, Germany.
Survivors include son, John Pratt and wife Nancy, of Rochester; and brother, Phillip Pratt and wife Janice, of Rochester.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.
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In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Wounded Warriors Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675-8516.
Electronic expressions of sympathy may be made to his family at www.goodfamilyfh.com.
