UPDATED Dennis "Mike" Prichard served in the U.S. Army
UPDATED July 28.
Dennis Michael “Mike” Prichard, age 75, of Ada, passed away on Monday, July 25, 2022, at his residence in Ada.
Mike was born on June 6, 1947, in Lima, Ohio to the late Advas and Imogene (Gunn) Prichard.
He retired from Sodexo at Ohio Northern University, Ada, where he worked as a custodian. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and was a lifetime member of the Ada VFW Post #9381.
Mike is survived by his three children: Michael (Lenora) Prichard of Dunkirk, Vonda Stanfield, and Margaret Prichard both of Tiffin; thirteen grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; two brothers: John Prichard and Toby (Linda) Prichard; and a sister, Teresa Buckmeir.
He was preceded in death by his son, Danny Lee Cole; a sister, Jewel Zamzow; and great granddaughter, Gabriella Prichard.
It was his wish to be cremated. A memorial service will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 6, 2022 at Sugar Grove United Methodist Church, 4945 State Route 81, Ada, Ohio 45810.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service from 10:00-11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 6, 2022 at Sugar Grove United Methodist Church, Ada.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hanson-Neely-Allison Funeral & Cremation Services, P.O. Box 38, Ada, Ohio 45810 for the benevolence of the family.
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