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Garold Prawl
In Memory of
Garold E. ""Jerry""
Prawl
1935 - 2016
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Obituary for Garold E. ""Jerry"" Prawl

Garold E. “Jerry” Prawl, 80, of Bridgeport, passed peacefully with his family by his side. Born on November 5, 1935 in Hastings, NE he was the son of the late Henry and Viola Prawl and a graduate of Hastings High School. He joined the Navy and retired in 1976 as E9 Master Chief Petty Officer of the Command. He then worked as an environmental control tech for Barber & Colman and retired in 2001. Jerry was a member of the Bridgeport United Methodist Church, Nortrip Masonic Lodge #998 and Onondaga Star #144. Jerry was an avid Bridge player.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Jean M. Gilkey Prawl; children, Gregory and Patricia; grandchildren, Adam, Tessa, Ben, Alyssa, Danielle and Cammi; great-grandchildren, Jaden, Teagen and Jaxon; and sister, Beverly Eastman. He was predeceased by his brothers, Charles and Donald.
Family and friends may call from 4:00 to 7:00 pm Monday at R.H. Schepp & Son Minoa Chapel, 6530 Schepp’s Corners Rd. (corner of Kirkville Rd.), Minoa. The Masonic Service will follow the calling hours at 7:00 pm. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 am Tuesday at the Bridgeport United Methodist Church. Burial with military honors will be at White Chapel Memory Gardens in DeWitt.
Contributions may be made to Eastern Star Home, c/o Jeffrey French, P.O. Box 959, Oriskany, NY 13424 or the Masonic Home, 2150 Bleeker St., Utica, NY 13501.

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