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Louise Katherine 'Betsy' Prater Click for Condolences      Printable Version 1923 - 2010 Louise Katherine "Betsy" Prater, 86, of DeGraff, died at 4:23 PM Sunday, March 7, 2010, at Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine. She was born in Dayton on November 7, 1923, a daughter of the late Albert G. and Louise B. Hofmann Bussinger. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Charles Bussinger; a brother-in-law, Charles Forsthoff; and brother and sister-in-law, Don & Mozelle Strayer. On May 29, 1948, she married Jack M Prater in Dayton and he survives, along with son, Tom (Vicki) Prater of DeGraff; daughters, Kathy (Gary) McCulla of West Liberty; Joanne (Greg) Campbell of Quincy; Connie (Allen) Yutzy of Plain City; Linda (Steve) Brautigam of Quincy; Terry Prater of DeGraff; Sharon (Darrell) Heaberlin of DeGraff; Peg (Mike) Cook of West Liberty, and Jackie Prater of DeGraff; two brothers, George (Sarah) Bussinger of Centerville, and Robert (Wendy) Bussinger of California; two sisters-in-law, Adlena Bussinger and Ann Forsthoff both of Dayton; eleven grandchildren 5 step-grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren and twelve step-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces & nephews. In 1941 she graduated from Julienne High School in Dayton, she was a member of St Patricks Catholic Church, and Miami Grange #2158. Betsy was a homemaker, farmers wife and long time poll worker. Prior to marriage she was a civilian worker at Wright Patterson Field. The Rev. Rev. Patrick L Sheridan officiates a service at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 11, 2010 at St. Patricks Catholic Church, Bellefontaine. Visitation will be on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m at the Rexer-Riggin-Madden Funeral Home, DeGraff. Burial is in the Philadelphia Cemetery, Bellefontaine. The family suggest memorial contributions be made to Riverside EMS and the Alzheimer's Association.

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There are currently 7 condolences.

Shelly (Glett) Williams Wednesday April 14, 2010 at 2:30 PM

Deepest sympathy for the loss of your mother.

Kathy & Doug Green dkgreen1@charter.net Wednesday March 10, 2010 at 5:29 PM

We are so sorry to read of your lose. Our thoughts are with your family and pray the good memories carry you though these sad times.

Allyson (Karg) Svihl Wednesday March 10, 2010 at 5:07 PM

Mike, Sharon, Terry and Family-So sorry to hear of the passing of your mother and grandmother. My condolences. Ally Svihl (Karg)

Rick Johnson Wednesday March 10, 2010 at 11:31 AM

Tom, We are very sorry to hear about your loss. Please know that your family is in our prayers, and that we're thinking about you pal.

Mitchel Paliobagis Tuesday March 9, 2010 at 11:26 PM

Thomas, Very sorry to hear about the passing of your Mom. Just wanted you to know I was thinking about and praying for you and your family. Mitchel Paliobagis

Christina Leone Haas chaas9w@hotmail.com Tuesday March 9, 2010 at 10:24 PM

Sending my love and codolences to all of Betsy's children and a special hug to Jack, my first cousin. I am sorry I cannot be there but I am thinking of all of you. Mark joins me in sending our love. Christina

Tuesday March 9, 2010 at 8:26 AM

Dear Jack & Family, You are in our thoughts and prayers. We are going to miss her. But will remember the memories we have of her. She is now watching over all of you. Richard & Ada Cummins

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