Francis Pratt

Francis Dean Pratt, age 89, Mound City, Kansas passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at his daughter''s home in Seneca, Missouri. He was born in Wanette, Oklahoma the son of William David and Jennie Belle Sellers Pratt. He graduated from Bronson High School in the Class of 1947. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. Dean and Euleta Hillman were united marriage on October 15, 1950 at the Bronson United Methodist Church. She preceded him in death on May 1, 2004. Dean had very strong work ethic. He delivered the Kansas City Star for many years and worked as a custodian at the Linn County Courthouse before retiring. He and wife Euleta joined the Mound City United Methodist Church in 1956. He was also a member of the American Legion Hewitt New Post 248 and enjoyed gardening and watching birds. He was the last surviving sibling of five. He was also preceded in death by his parents and siblings William O. and Alton A. Pratt, Jessie Pauline Albright and Wanda Mae Felton. Dean is survived by two daughters; Dianne Keating and husband Patrick and Brenda Burleson and husband Don; five grandchildren; Jeff, Dean and Ryan Keating, Jill Nation and Travis Burleson; and twelve great grandchildren.

Funeral service will be held 11 am Monday, June 24, 2019 at the Mound City United Methodist Church. Burial will be 12:30 pm at Fort Scott National Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 pm Sunday June 23 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Mound City Chapel. Contributions are suggested to the Mound City United Methodist Church. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

Service Details.

Visitation

When: Sunday, June 23rd, 2019 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Mound City Chapel
Address: 319 Chestnut Mound City, KS 66056

Service

When: Monday, June 24th, 2019 11:00am
Location: Mound City United Methodist
Address: 232 Main St Mound City, KS 66056

Interment

Location: Fort Scott National Cemetery
Address: 900 E. National Fort Scott, KS 66701