Obituary: Prahl, Jerome H.
Age 86
PRAHL, Jerome H.
(Age 87)
Dr.
Jerry Prahl was born on May 13,1929 in New Ulm, Minnesota, to Herbert and Rubye Harbo Prahl, and passed away on February 2,2016.
He graduated from high school in New Ulm, and then attended the University of Minnesota where he earned both his BS and DDS degrees.
He entered the U.S. Navy as a dental officer during the Korean Conflict, serving on the USS Mitchell from 1953 to 1955.
Once discharged from the U.S. Navy, he returned to the University of Minnesota, earning his MSD degree.
He relocated to Spokane in order to practice orthodontics, where he met Gloria Johnson while skiing at Mr. Spokane.
They married in 1959, and spent many summers with their family at the cabin on Priest Lake, Idaho, until Gloria’s untimely death in 1985.
Dr. Prahl was a past president of the Spokane District Dental Society and the Spokane Club.
He was an avid outdoor sportsman and recreational athlete.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Gloria Johnson; parents Herbert and Rubye Prahl; and his brother, Huntley Prahl.
Dr. Prahl is survived by his son Erich (Rebecca) Prahl; dauglrter Gretchen Prahl; and his longtime companion, Dorothy Brown, all of Spokane.
At his request, no service will be held.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to one of the local Spokane animal shelters.