Donald G. 'Don' Pratt, 74

Donald G. "Don" Pratt, 74, passed away on Monday, Feb. 19, 2007, in Sandpoint, Idaho. In respect for Don's wishes there will be no public services held.

Don was born on Aug. 22, 1932, in Fargo, N.D., the son of James and Mabel Pratt.

Don joined the United States Air Force in 1950 and was stationed in Germany, where he met his wife, Elfriede, in a town called Kempten. Don and Frieda returned from Germany in 1954 and settled in Oldtown, moving to Sandpoint shortly thereafter where Don built his own home.

Don was employed by the U.S. Postal Service in 1957 where he worked until his retirement in 1989.

Don and Frieda celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary in May 2006. Don was a master woodworker who spent much of his free time in his shop, where he made furniture and many other well crafted items for his family and friends.

He is survived by his wife, Frieda of Sandpoint; his brother, Ken Griffin of Lynnwood, Wash.; a sister, Vi Gravlin of Moorehead, Minn.; and a sister "Shortie" along with many nieces and nephews. Don and Frieda were also blessed with four children; Georgia of Spokane, Wash., Jim (Marilyn) of Kootenai, Idaho, John of Post Falls, Idaho, and Jack (Polly) of Sagle, Idaho. They have seven grandchildren; Ericka (Chad), Christy (Mike), Donella, Donny (Julie), Carl, Jennifer, and Brian. Don and Frieda also have two beautiful great grandchildren Maci Mae and Ashlee Ann.

Family and friends are invited to sign Don's online guest book at www.coffeltfuneral.com.

Arrangements are entrusted to Coffelt Funeral Service.