Alan P. Prott

Alan P. Prott, age 71, passed away Monday, September 5, 2016 at Aspirus Hospital, Wausau, WI. Alan was born in Racine, August 19, 1945, son of the late Clarence and Lois (Nee: Schoeppe) Prott.

He was a graduate of William Horlick High School “Class of 1965.” On October 23, 1965 he was united in marriage to Darlene Monty. Alan proudly served in the United States Army stationed in Vietnam from June of 66 to 67, as a First Class Spec4 under the Big Red Division, and was a recipient of the Purple Heart. He was a member of the American Legion Post #480, Presque Isle, WI. Alan was employed by Jacobsen Manufacturing for thirty-six years and was also employed by Ruud Lighting, Schoeppe Farms, and as a brick layer, retiring to Presque Isle in 2005. His pastimes included fishing, playing cards, and feeding his deer and birds. Above all he cherished time spent with his family.

He will be dearly missed by his loving wife of fifty years, Darlene; his children, David (Kim) Prott, Donna (Glenn) Chapman; his granddaughter, Mikayla Lee Prott; brother and sisters, Danny (Kathy) Prott, Susan Roell, Sharon (Mike) Todorovick, Sandy (Andy) Langenfeld; his god-son, Adam Prott; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Larry; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Catherine and Cyrus Monty.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 10, 2016, 10:30 A.M. at Franksville United Methodist Church, 10402 Northwestern Avenue, with Rev. John Fleming officiating. Interment with Full Military Honors will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park. Relatives and friends may meet with the family Friday at the Franksville United Methodist Church from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. and Saturday from 9:30 A.M. until time of service at 10:30 A.M. Memorials to the American Legion Post #480, P.O. Box 178, Presque Isle, WI 54557 have been suggested.

The family wishes to extend a special thank you to all the doctors and nurses for their loving and compassionate care and to American Legion Post #480 for their support during this difficult time.