July 1, 1942 to March 12, 2022. Lonnie passed away peacefully embraced in the love of Our Lord. Beloved husband for 32-1//2 years to Becky Lee Pritchard; dear father of Troy Pritchard, Tracy Schultz (Steve), Rebecca Lynn Pritchard and Jessica Stacy (Brian). Step-father to Matthew Leavy and the late Timothy Leavy. Proud PaPa, Gramps and Grandpa to Emily Pritchard, August Schultz, Tyler Brockman, Jimmy Brockman (Courtney), Austin Stacy and Preston Stacy. First-time great- grandfather to Baby James Brockman. Step-great-grandfather to Grant Leavy, Elijah Leavy and Micah Leavy.
He is survived by his brother Doug Pritchard and his wife Ruth Pritchard.
Lonnie had many friends and co-workers who, along with his family, will continue to love him through our now cherished memories.
Services: Visitation at Kutis Affton Chapel, 10151 Gravois, Sunday, March 20, 2-7 p.m., then taken to Christ Memorial Lutheran Church (5252 So. Lindbergh 63126) on Monday, March 21 for visitation at 9 a.m. until Funeral Service at 10 a.m. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery.
Lonnie always was a great friend and support to me and my family. He was so much more than a boss, but a ‘real’ guy – approachable, encourager, and available. My regret now is that I let time slip by, and have not kept in close contact. He is a champion in my memories, and the earth has lost one of the best! When my children were little, they always loved it when Lonnie came into my area to work with me. He would get down on the floor on their level and play with them, make them laugh. When my wife passed with cancer 27 years ago – he was a tremendous support. My love to the family!
Our sincere sympathy to Becky and your entire family. We enjoyed seeing Lonnie in the stores. He was always happy with a pleasant smile and friendly greeting. We send prayers for all of you to be blessed with good health and happy memories of your times together as a family.
Sharon (Martels) was in the same class as Doug at Southwest.
Our Sincere Sympathy,
Bob and Sharon Dierberg
I first became acquainted with Lonnie when he was known as “Little Lonnie” to know who you were talking about, he or his father. They were both more than willing to play catch or work on pitching skills with the younger ones. And when his father moved to Arkansas fishing and hunting became favorite activities. In learning about gun safety and respecting other people’s property, my boys didn’t know they were also learning morals and principles that are still with them today.
Lonnie was never bored and always getting me involved in some unusual activity, whether it was helping to sell a litter of puppies, or trying to add fringe to a suede jacket, or learning to drink elderberry wine his father had made. After I moved away from St. Louis and would be back to visit my family, I had the great pleasure of finally meeting Becky. She was everything he had said about her and more. I know you will miss him greatly, Becky. You supported each other through all the births and deaths encountered along the way. Your love for Lonnie and his family, your patience (especially with a dog he adopted that grew to be bigger than you), and your devotion to him through all of his interests helped to make his life comfortable and complete. God bless you and God bless his soul.
Lonnie was one of the greatest people I have ever known. The world will miss him.
Tom Tracy
Dennis Doering
I am so sorry that I did not take the time to reconnect with Lonnie, when my son met him when my son was delivering for Cass, Lonnie and I went to Nottingham public school in south St. Louis,Mo. we were best friend. We played Koury league baseball together. Lonnie and I liked the same girls in8th grade. I think the girls always liked Lonnie better. Lonnie worked at the Muny and told me how they made the lemon aide at the Muny, and advised me not to drink it, and I never did. I remember the first time he drove us he stopped for gas and got a quarters worth. He was a great guy. I just teared up. Loved his Dad what a super guy. and Doug, what a scraper. Love you all.
Dennis Doering