Delmar Prater Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Delmar Prater, 81, of Rochester, IN passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2022 in Goshen, IN surrounded by his family. Delmar was born January 24, 1941 in Brainard, Floyd County, KY the son of John and Lucy Mae (Manuel) Prater and they preceded him in death. Delmar married Elva Mae Fannin in Laketon, IN on November 17, 1962. He served in the US Army 101st Airborne Division 5th Special Forces in Vietnam. He worked 30+years and retired from Tyler Machinery/Warsaw Machinery. He was a hard worker, could fix anything, enjoyed fishing, bird watching, working on his CNC router, computers and loved most of all spending time with his family. He was loved dearly by his family and friends and will be greatly missed. He is survived by his wife, Elva Prater of Rochester, three sons, James (Brenda) Prater of Warsaw, Bobby (Kathryn) Prater of Grand Ledge, MI and Kevin (Sarah) Prater of Akron; Grandchildren, Joshua (Brittany) Prater, Matraca (Andrew) Thrasher, Zachary Prater (fiancé Kelsey Linder), Alexandria Prater, Addison Prater, Dakota Prater and Zach Webb; Great-grandchildren, Warren Thrasher and Cecilia DiVaccaro and 4 brothers Hebert, Mander, Wilbur and John Prater. Delmar was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Amon, William; two sisters Oma Jean, Thelma and grand-daughter Mirissa DiVaccaro. Private family services will take place. The interment will be in the Sycamore Cemetery, Mentone, Indiana with military honors. The arrangements have been entrusted to Hartzler Funeral Home 305 West Rochester Street Akron, Indiana. Memorial contributions can be given to the donor's choice.

Delmar Prater

January 24, 1941 - May 17, 2022