Theodore (Dorr) J. Pranshka

Theodore (Dorr) J. Pranshka Jr.,  age 93 of Hastings, passed away at his residence, December 28 2018.

Theodore was born on September 24, 1925 in Brush Ridge, Hastings, Michigan, the son of Theodore and Mina (Thomas) Pranshka.  He attended the Brush Ridge Country School and Hastings High School.  Dorr honorably served in the U.S. Army during WWII from 1943 to 1945.  He was a P.F.C. and received the Purple Heart, Good Conduct medal, Combat Infantry Badge and Europeon Theater Ribbon with 3 battle stars.  On January 29, 1944, Dorr married Audrey Forsythe.  Together they would enjoy 44 years of marriage.

Dorr and Audrey owned and operated a truck driving business in 1946.  Dorr also worked for Williams Bros. Asphalt and Paving Company from 1958 to 1980.  Dorr retired in 1984.  Dorr and Audrey lived in the Clarksville, Michigan area from 1960 to 1984.  Dorr enjoyed riding Harley Davidson and Honda motorcycles and was still riding his Honda trike until four years ago.  Dorr enjoyed reading westerns, watching train shows and WWE wrestling.  He also enjoyed taking walks and had a special interest in tractors and collecting guns.  Dorr's favorite place to eat in Hastings was Phil's Galley and he enjoyed picking on the girls that worked there.

Dorr was preceded in death by his parents, Theodore (Tate) and Mina (Thomas) Pranshka Sr., wife, Audrey Pranshka, son, Gary Lee Pranshka, sisters, Isadore Johncock and Opal Bishop.   He is survived by his daughter, Patti  (Wayne) Lewis and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren, also his beloved chocolate poodles, Buster Brown and Teddy Bear.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project, Barry County Animal Shelter or Hospice.

Visitation and Funeral Services will be held at the Girrbach Funeral Home on Thursday, January 3, 2019.  Visitation from 11 to 12 am, followed by the funeral service at 12:00 noon.  Pastor Ken McCabe will officiate the service.  Interment will take place at Brush Ridge Cemetery in Hope Township.