Edgar Pralle

Edgar W. Pralle, 86, died January 7, 2012 in Plano, Texas after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife of 57 years Dorothy Pralle of the home, son Steven Pralle (Tampa, Florida), daughter Susan Watson and grandchildren Landon Watson, Elizabeth Watson, and Allison Watson (all of Plano, Texas).

Mr. Pralle was born in 1925 in Breckenridge, Oklahoma, graduated from Garber High School and the University of Oklahoma. He served in the United States Navy during World War II.

As a third-generation Oklahoma banker, he joined the family owned Bank of Garber where he succeeded his father as President, retiring after 50 years of service.

Mr. Pralle served his community as a City Councilman, Scoutmaster, a member of Rotary International and an honorary member of the Future Farmers of America. He served the congregation of Immanuel Lutheran Church faithfully as Elder and Treasurer throughout his life. He was active with his children in high school band, scouting and many other school and community service organizations.

He retired to Plano, Texas in 2002 where he enriched the lives of his grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents Walter and Louise Pralle and step-mother Edith Pralle, sister Adelle Clouse and brother Waldemar Pralle.

A visitation will be held on Sunday, January 15, 2012 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Ladusau-Evans funeral home, 2800 N. Van Buren, Enid, Oklahoma. The funeral will be held at 11.00 am on Monday, January 16, 2012 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Garber, Oklahoma, with interment to follow at the Garber Cemetery.

For those who wish, the family suggests contributions to Immanuel Lutheran Church or a Performing Arts organization of your choice.