"My sympathy for your loss of Charles. May God comfort you during this time of sadness. Psalm 62:8"
In loving memory of
Charles Dean Prather
November 11, 1964 - June 18, 2016
Charles Dean Prather, 51, of Winona, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2016 at his home. He was born November 11, 1964 to Richard and Elaine (Metz) Prather in Chariton, Iowa. Charles graduated from the Riverside Academy in 1982. On June 27, 1996 he married the love of his life, Judy Hodge. Charles worked for Michael's Lighting and Alliant Casting. The thing he loved most was woodwork and tinkering in his garage. Charles is survived by his wife of 20 years, Judy; children, Alex Prather, Stephanie Gabaree, Kim (Rick) Wicka, and Roth Walters; grandchildren, Spencer Hodge, Abby Wicka, Allison Walters, Journey Walters, and Julianna Gabaree; a sister, Rochelle (Dwight) Arnold; and brother Richard (Debbie) Prather. He is preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Corinne Prather and Kelly Krutsinger. A memorial service will be at 1 p.m., Thursday, June 23, 2016 at Hoff Celebration of Life Center with funeral celebrant Jenny Hoff officiating. Visitation will be from 12 p.m. until the time of service. Please leave a memory of Charles and sign his online guestbook at www.hofffuneral.com. Hoff Celebration of Life Center, Goodview, is assisting the family.
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"So sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers."
"Oh Judy, all my love and prayer to you especially and Kim,, and to all of Charles's family, Kathy"
"Dear Judy---We are saddened for you in this time of sorrow for the loss of your husband, Charles. May you know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Uncle Allen and Emily"
"Dear Judy & Family, my deepest condolences on the unexpected loss of your husband, father, and grandfather. I'm sorry I never got to know him; he had to be someone very special to have such a wonderful gal for a wife and to raise such a good family. I understand your loss, as I lost my dear husband not too many years ago. You're all in my thoughts and prayers. "
"Judy, I'm so sorry about your loss. Not an easy thing to endure. Hugs and love to you and all your family. I'll be out of town, so will miss the Memorial Service, but will be thinking of you. "