Roger Allen Pratschler, Born February 24, 1941 in Passaic, NJ and live his entire life in New Jersey, moving to Hackettstown in 1972. He graduated from Garfield High School and had his BS in Accounting from Caldwell University. He was predeceased by his parents Francis (Frank) and Kathryn (Sysyn) Pratschler. He is survived by his brother, Howard Pratschler and wife Mary, wife Marianne (Babula), daughter Darlene and her husband Rick Shellhouse and granddaughter Adrena Shellhouse.
He had a varied work career which included Roche Pharmaceuticals and Globe Products. He retired from USI Services as a Cost Accountant in 2016. He played French Horn and competed with the Holy Name Cadets and continued to march when they became Garfield Cadets. After Garfield he continued to march with the Hawthorne Caballeros. He continued to be a fan of all Drum Corps throughout his life, even being the director of the Knowlton Crusaders, He pitched in the Hackettstown Men’s Softball League for the Knights of Columbus and Maderas’ Teams, known as Snowman for his high arc slow pitch. His passion became focused on fencing when daughter Darlene joined the fencing through Hackettstown’s rec program. That began the 45 year journey through all levels of fencing from local to International. He just completed his 39th season as coach with the Hackettstown High School Fencing Teams.
The funeral will be held 11:00 am on Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, N.J. 07840. Calling hours will be Monday, April 11, 2022 from 4-8 pm at Cochran Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown NJ 07840. Those wishing to leave an online condolence may do so at www.cochranfuneral.com
In lieu of flowers the family has established a Scholarship in his name that will help fencers pursue the sport that was his passion. https://gofund.me/0fe87b37 Roger Pratschler Memorial Scholarship Fund
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Bill Finnegan says
April 9, 2022 at 2:11 pmSo sorry to hear of the passing of Roger. Darlene and I send our condolences
Jeanette Newcomb says
April 10, 2022 at 1:29 pmThinking of you all and sending love and condolences.
Roger was a contributor, a giver and as a ‘fencing mom for 12 years I appreciate all he did. RIP, Roger. You are a legend in our family lore.
Bonnie Maher says
April 11, 2022 at 8:34 pmThinking of you all at this time of loss. So sorry I was unable to make it but you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kundry Haberkern says
April 15, 2022 at 12:31 amMr. P you will be missed! He touched so many lives and I have many fond memories of him. Sending love and condolences.
Christopher Sakos says
April 15, 2022 at 11:53 amThe North Hunterdon and Voorhees High Schools high school Fencing Alumni sends their most sincere condolences. He was a good man whose we respected. May he Rest In Peace.
Lauren Toro says
April 22, 2022 at 10:56 pmSo sorry for your loss…. Our deepest sympathies,
Rich and Lauren Toro
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