Obituary of Roy G. Pragle

Wayland – Roy G. Pragle, 93 years of age, passed away Tuesday afternoon, November November 25, 2025 at the home of his daughter in Wayland. Roy was born April 7, 1932 in Springwater the son of Robert and Iva (Smith) Pragle. He grew up in Springwater and also resided in Perkinsville for a bit, however the majority of his life he lived in Wayland. Roy and Patricia Keene were married June 30, 1950 and celebrated over 49 years of marriage together prior to Patricia passing away in July of 2000. Roy worked at Mattoons; Schwitzer’s Arco Station and for over 46 years at the Gunlocke Company. He served his country in the United States Army being stationed in Germany for the majority of his time. Roy had many hobbies. He loved playing and coaching baseball and softball. He was a Little League, Babe Ruth and American Legion baseball coach as well as a local men’s and women’s softball coach for many years. He loved bowling throughout the years, watching the horses race at the track; going to the casino; the New York Yankees and the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens. His greatest joy was going to all of his grandchildren’s games. He loved it!. Playing cards was a favorite as well. Scat, chase the ace and pretty much anything he could win some money on! Roy was a member of the Wayland and Springwater American Legion Posts and a past governor of the Dansville Moose Club. Roy enjoyed being a member of these organizations for many many years. Roy was pre-deceased by his parents, Roy and Iva Pragle; his wife Patricia; his sons, Christopher and Randy; his granddaughter Tracy Frost; his sisters, Leona Symonds, Evie Stocking, Dorothy Scott, Nina Meyers, Vivian Marlin and Rita Cucinotta; his brothers, Donald, Roger, Lewey, John and Gene Pragle. He is survived by his children, Roy “Mick” (Pam) Pragle of Wayland, Tim Pragle of Wayland, Tina (Dave) Frost of Wayland and Melanie (Chris) Hale of Wayland; his grandchildren, Jeff (Susie) Shaver, Clarissa (Brad) Smith, Christopher (Sara) Pragle, Roy III (Amanda) Pragle, Alec Pragle, Mike Frost (Angela), Matt (Jenna) Frost, Erin (Dan)Whalen, Nick Porter (Tiffanie), Phillip Porter, Erica (David) Stevens and Patrick Hale; 20 great grandchildren; his brother Julian (Joyce) Pragle of VA; along with many many nieces and nephews. Roy’s family and friends may call Friday November 28, 2025 from 4-7pm at St. George-Forsythe Funeral Home, 109 West Naples St., Wayland. His funeral service will be Saturday November 29, 2025 at 11am at the funeral home. Committal prayers, interment and military honors will take place immediately following at Ashley Cemetery in Springwater. A celebration of life will continue at the Moose Club in Dansville immediately following services. Contributions in memory of Roy G. Pragle may be made to the Vincent House, 310 Second Avenue, Wayland, NY 14572.