Dennis Raymond Pratt Obituary

Dennis Raymond Pratt, born December 27, 1963 in Indianapolis, Indiana, went to his ultimate reward on February 23rd, 2023 at Legacy Emanuel Hospital in Portland, Oregon. Dennis’ life and adventures took him across our country, spending his childhood in Sterling, Virginia and eventually settling in Portland, OR to raise his family. He spent his final years in Independence, OR with his love and partner, Susan Teruya. Dennis is survived by his two children, Andrew and Margaret Pratt, his mother Elaine Pratt and his siblings, Kenneth, Benjamin and Jennifer Pratt. Dennis served 22 honorable years in the United States Navy, served in both Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom and was an active and enthusiastic member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He served as both the Oregon State Chaplain and the Oregon State Commander. Dennis will be most remembered for his sense of humor, his love of adventure and American history and most especially his love of service to the veteran community. Services in Dennis’ honor will be held at St. John the Apostle in Oregon City, OR on March 2nd, 2023 at 12:00PM. An 11:30 Rosary will be held immediately before. Virtual services will be held at www.sja-catholicchurch.com for those unable to attend. In lieu of flowers his children request that donations be sent to the Wounded Warrior Project in Dennis’ honor.