Chester A. Pratt, age 73, of Manhattan, passed away December 27, 2025, at the Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan.Cap, as he was known to his family and friends, was born on December 15, 1952, in Manhattan, the son of Chester H. and Agnes (Joyce) Pratt. He grew up in Manhattan and graduated from Manhattan High School with the class of 1970.After high school he served in the U.S. Army. He was honorably discharged from the army and worked in construction for many years until his retirement. On March 1, 1975, he was united in marriage to Linda Lake. She preceded him in death on October 11, 2014.Cap loved going fishing. He would go fishing as often as he could no matter the weather or event that might be going on that day. He enjoyed hunting for arrowheads with Linda. His favorite time was being with his family, especially his grandchildren.In addition to his wife Linda, he was preceded in death by his sister Agnes Aileen McDowell.
Cap is survived by his children, Chris Pratt (Misty) of Paola, Kansas and Jill Woodworth (Joey) of Randolph, Kansas, and his granddaughters Rylee Pratt and Ashlyn Pratt.The family will greet friends during a visitation from 10:00 until 11:30a.m. Saturday January 3 at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home in Manhattan. Private burial will be held at the Carnahan Creek Cemetery south of Olsburg, Kansas.
The Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502, is assisting the family with service arrangements.