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Vero Beach, FL – Herbert G. Prakelt MD, 88, died peacefully on July 4, 2019 after years of bravely fighting cancer and its aftereffects. He insisted on living independently, both in Florida and South Hero, Vermont until the very last month of his life.
Born September 11, 1930 to Gerhard and Lillian Prakelt in Germany, his family emigrated to the United States in 1936 and settled in New Jersey. Later they moved to Townshend, Vermont. Herb was proud to have graduated from Long Branch, NJ High School, Springfield College and University of Vermont Medical School. He was also proud of his Navy service in the Korean War. Herb is remembered as a well-respected family doctor in Essex Junction, VT, a savvy businessman and an avid hunter and fisherman.
He is survived by his six children: Helen Prakelt Bishop (Roy), Susan Prakelt Baughman (Peter), Martha Prakelt (Lisa), James Herbert Prakelt (Karen), Elena Prakelt and Angeline Prakelt. He is also survived by his sister Lillian Goss, former wives Beverly Stevens Prakelt and Imelda Prakelt, and close friend Joe Farnham.
Also surviving are his five grandchildren: Haley Bishop Rockwood (Christopher), Emily Bishop Pelcher (Lucas), Dana Baughman, Jillian and James Prakelt. He was predeceased by his parents and infant grandson Stewart Frederick Prakelt.
A memorial service is planned at 1 p.m., Sunday, August 25th at the Knight Point State Park Pavilion in North Hero, VT.
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Jean Ackerman - Friend
July 29, 2019, 1:25 pm
My condolences to all the family. I was sent the obituary by my brother. We all went to the same high school so many years ago. Lillian, I hope you are well. I haven’t heard from you since last year. No annual Christmas greeting. If you can, let me know how you are doing. My brother’s son and family are at Block I. However, we octogenarian’s don’t seem to travel much these days! My best to you and hope to hear from you.