Emil F. Pratscher was born January 2, 1928 and passed away April 4, 2016. Husband of Gladys Pratscher. Father of Anthony Pratscher, Debra Lamoureux, Linda (Vaughn) Lagestee, John Pratscher, and James Pratscher. Grandfather of 13; great-grandfather of 5. Preceded in death by his parents John and Fannie Pratscher. Arrangements entrusted to Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home - South Holland, IL."His Golden Voice is Silent" Gone the bright, warm smiles and familiar roar of his laughter; Oh, how so very much we''ll miss you. But we know how truly great is the love There As great even as the love of Here. For this we are so happy, and no more long goodbyes Someday we''ll be together again under heaven''s skies. May the Choirs of Angels receive you and may you have rest and peace everlasting. Amen.