HAROLD PRENTISS JR.
1936 - 2018
Obituary
Harold B. "Hal" Prentiss Jr.,
81, died Monday (Jan. 1, 2018) at St. Francis Hospital. He was born
July 1, 1936, in Valparaiso, Indiana, to Harold B. Sr. and Bonnie L.
(Fisher) Prentiss. On March 15, 1974, he married Rose-Elaine "Len"
Caedo in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania. They were married for 43 years.
She survives of the home.
Hal served his country in the United
States Army Green Berets, attaining the rank of Captain. He was a
graduate of the University of Indiana, where he earned his M.D. He
worked as a radiologist at the former Halstead Hospital and Hertzler
Clinic.
Hal was a classical music enthusiast
and an accomplished piano player. Every family gathering was
beautifully accompanied by his music. He had a love of golf and
tennis. He played tennis multiple times a week with a dear group of
friends, and he even had a hole-in-one in golf. As a connoisseur of
wine, Hal enjoyed sharing his knowledge of good wine with his friends
and family. Dogs have also been important in Hal's life and there was
always at least one in the home to sit in his lap. His beloved little
Yorkshire Terrier, Bojangles, joined the family in 2002, and the
strength of their bond was apparent when Bo passed on only days
before Hal.
Of all of Hal's accomplishments and
joys in life, he was most proud of being a loving husband, father and
grandfather. He greatly enjoyed traveling all over the world with his
wife; Europe being a favorite destination. The annual family trips to
Hillsborough and Palm Desert, California, were anticipated highlights
of the year. He always looked forward to spending time with his
daughters, sons-in-law, granddaughters and grandpuppies. He was a
constant source of the latest technology and news, advice, laughter
and wine refills.
Hal is survived by his loving wife, Len
Prentiss of the home; daughters: Pilar L. Prentiss of Durham, North
Carolina, Jennifer A. Prentiss Keane and her husband, Bryan Keane of
Hillsborough, California, and Sandra M. Prentiss and her partner,
Daniel Sotomayor of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida; and one brother, Jerry
E. Prentiss of Honolulu, Hawaii. Hal is also survived by three
granddaughters: Savannah, Juliana and Emerson Keane.
Hal is preceded in death by his
parents.
A time of gathering and fellowship,
with refreshments provided, will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday (Jan. 5,
2018), with the family receiving friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at
Petersen Funeral Home. A private family inurnment will take place at
a later date.
Memorials are suggested to Caring Hands
Humane Society in care of Petersen Funeral Home.
