Livonia: Peacefully on February 20, 2018 at age 70. Predeceased by his parents Lewy and Caroline Pragle, brother Wayne Kurelko, and sisters; Donna Springer and Charlotte Northrop. Survived by his wife of 50 years, Catherine (Stymus) Pragle and sons; Travis Pragle (Joette Nagle) of York, Jeremy (Nicole) Pragle also of York, and Cory (Wendy) Pragle of Hemlock; grandsons, Jesse and Jason Pragle; sister Iva Johnson of Springwater, and several nieces & nephews.
Richard was born on November 18, 1947 in Wayland, NY. Dick graduated from Livonia High School and was later drafted for the US Army serving in Vietnam from 1967-1969. After his military service he worked at Wilmot Castle Co. in Rochester, NY which later became Getinge. He retired from Getinge after 44 years of service. Dick lived for his sons, grandsons, and family. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed teaching hunters safety for both gun and bow. Dick was a back yard mechanic fixing whatever he could including auto body work. If he couldn’t fix it, it couldn’t be fixed.
Friends may call on Friday, February 23rd, from 5-7pm at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 21 Big Tree Street, Rte 20A, Livonia, NY where his funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 24th, at 10:30am. Burial Union Cemetery, Livonia, NY with military honors. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lima VFW Post 26, PO Box 361, Lima, NY 14485. To send a condolence or share a memory please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com