Richard Praetsch Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Richard Praetsch of Woodstock, Vermont, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Richard left this world on December 10, 2024 at the age of 82, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Richard Praetsch to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Robert Praetsch and Margaret Praetsch (Ziegler); his wife Irma Praetsch of Sharon; his siblings, Roland B. Praetsch, Elsie Viles, Dutchie and Clara Kenefick; his nephew Russell Kenefick; and his siblings-in-law, Barbara Praetsch, Richard Kenefick, Frederick Viles and George Soares.
He is survived by: his daughter Linda Moore (Leslie) of Sharon, Vermont.; his grandchildren, Matthew, Kenneth, Jonathan, Nathaniel, Rachel, Andrew Moore of Sharon, Thomas Ingham, Robert Welch of Tunbridge, Josh of Florida and Ashley; his great grandchildren, Maple, Meadow, Ripple, Mason, Zachary, Eleora, Heidi, Genessa, Sabring, Amelia, Aryah and Aaliyah; and his sister Louise Soares of East Falmouth, Massachusetts.. He is also survived by his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Dick's memory to the: Anatomical Gifts Program, Department of Anatomy, Dartmouth School of Medicine, Hanover, NH 03755 or Anatomical Gift program, Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, University of Vermont College of Medicine,, Given Medical Building, Burlington, VT 05405.
