Charles E. Prahler

Charles E. Prahler of Lyndonville, NY, passed away on April 15, 2020 at Good Shepherd Hospital, Barrington, IL.

Born on November 24, 1924 in Ridgeway, NY, he was the son of the late Joseph A. Prahler and Ilda Prahler [Nie Reimer].

Married on September 5, 1953, Charles is survived by his wife Kathryn M. Prahler [Nie Blanchard], of Lake Zurich, IL. As a loving father and grandfather, Charles is survived by two children John C. Prahler [wife Trudy] of Barrington, IL and Jeffrey M. Prahler [wife Robin] of Hilton, NY, three grandchildren; Justin M. Prahler, Jarad M. Prahler, and Christina M. Calvaresi [Nie Prahler] [husband Jason], and one sister, Violet Miller [Nie Prahler] (born 1926), of Rochester, NY.

Besides his parents, Charles is predeceased by his siblings; Catherine Prahler (born 1916), Anna Louise Wilcox [nie Prahler] (born 1918), Joseph Prahler (born 1919) and Robert Prahler (born 1920).

Charles graduated from Medina High School, New York and Cornell University, New York in 1951. He retired after 32 ½ years from Harrison Radiator (Delphi) as a Supervisor of the assembly line. Charles was also a loyal and dedicated member of the Lyndonville Lions Club. Charles was a religious man, with a kind soul that touched many lives through his wit, smile, and humor. He maintained a thirst for knowledge, a deep love for his wife and family, and a profound gratitude of living through his entire life. His favorite poem/song was Desiderata. He will be missed by many.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of the Lake Parish, St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church at a later date and burial will be in the St. Mary’s Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests that donations be made to the Lyndonville Lions Club 4th of July Fund, P.O.Box#371, Lyndonville, NY 14098.

Arrangements were entrusted to the Bogan & Tuttle Funeral Home, 112 N. Main St. Lyndonville, NY 14098.

Please light a candle or share a memory of Charlie at: www.bogantuttlefunerals.com

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Charles E. Prahler, please visit our floral store.