Born: Thursday Jan-09-1964
Died: Tuesday Dec-19-2023
Funeral: Thursday Jan-18-2024

Morrison Funeral Home
& Crematory
188 S. Hwy 24
Rupert, Idaho 83350
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Edward Reed Praegitzer Sr., a 59 year old Rupert resident passed away on December 19, 2023 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer.

A celebration of life gathering will be held on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at Morrison Funeral home from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.

He was born on January 9, 1964 in El Monte, California to Raymond and Virginia Praegitzer. He was the fourth of five boys. They later moved to Idaho. He received Technical Degrees in Mechanics from the College of Southern Idaho and later transferred to Idaho State University. He worked at J.R Simplot for many years until its closing, at the time of his death he was employed at McCain Foods as a Maintenance Lead.

He loved to do numerous outdoor activities which included skiing, karaoke, swing dancing, hunting, fishing, camping, four wheeling, drag racing and loved shooting his guns. He was very Patriotic and loved anything that said U.S.A.

He is survived by his son Reed Jr. (Tabetha) Praegitzer and his three grandchildren Gage, Ava, and Gracie Praegitzer. His two brothers Richard Praegitzer Sr. and Stefan Praegitzer.

He was preceded in death by his Mother Virginia, brothers John Praegitzer Sr., William Praegitzer Sr., and a niece Elizabeth “ Bethy” Praegitzer.

“He will be missed by many.”

Condolences:

First to uncle Reed thank you for taking an interest in me and teaching me all that you did. Your family really did make a difference in my life. From you teaching me about packing and giving me vocabulary lessons to your son Reed Jr teaching me some welding skills in the short time I could learn from him. I would like to say to the family thank you for letting all of us barrow some of uncle Reeds Time to learn he was an amazing mechanic and mentor to a lot of young mechanics. Reed rest in peace thank you...Dennis Cottom

I am going to miss you so much!!! You were a great friend and fishing buddy. Now you and Ed can go fishing together in a better place... Tauna Posey-Roberts

Reed, you were always the best brother in law, but even more, a great brother. We will miss all your stories. I am just grateful that I got to spend some time with you, these last months. You will be greatly missed and forever in our hearts...Linda Wallace.

Reed you will be missed so much you were more like a brother then a brother in law. Will remember the jokes the laughter and singing.  You were the real deal buddy. Sing with the angles  love you always... Genia (Eugenia Wilson)

You were an amazing man. You were there for me when Leo got sick and stood beside me when he died. I will always love and miss you... Dora Hutchison

Uncle Reed, thank you everything that you taught me. I wouldn’t be where I am at without the knowledge that you shared with me. You would always take time away from your busy schedule to show us young mechanics how to do the job right. I’ll never forget your hilarious stories and your way way way to hot food! I love you brother and miss you like crazy. Rest in peace. I’ll see you again tio Reed!...Charles Jamison

Couldn't make it past 60.. you were my first sitter.. you got so mad at me because I cried about your cancer. See you in Valhalla.  Always brothers...Stefan Bryan Praegitzer

Reed- I’ve wanted to thank you for being such an impactful person on my son Eric’s career journey. He’d always come home saying how he could be doing something better and learning more about manufacturing as a whole. He’d always say there was this one guy Reed who would always talk to him and not really intentionally treat him like an idiot :) Because of how you treated him and talked to him he’s advanced his career within Simplot. You will be missed by many. Condolences to your friends and family. Rest easy..Fallon Parham

There is so many memories. 30+ years.
I was the only one, besides Bethy . That combed your hair. I would French Braid it. The night I had combs, one neon pink and green. No one said anything. The entire time. Wasn't till you went pee. And seen it. Lol . I really thought I was going to meet Jesus that night. After a long time. You said good job on getting you . You always pulled stuff on me. And I was supposed to say… Thank you Reed , may I please have some more. Animal house. Haha. The amount of Nachos and stuff I cooked . Middle of the night. At Moms party room. There are some good friends waiting for you. And so many memories you all left us. The day you met Andy fishing , as soon as you found out who his parents were, all you could say. Was get your a** in the boat. You called me at work to tell me. Oh and thanks for paying kids to hit me with water balloons at Betty Mom's funeral. I know it was like a 100 bucks. I could keep going. I hope you have wings, and are a sweet Angel , by the time I get there. God bless your Son. Thank you for making him. He's one good thing came out of that. I miss you Reed E , I want to see you..
Well till we meet again. Rip you will be missed. I wish I could light all your lanterns for you. Might catch your house a fire. So maybe not. Haha...Jennifer Stone Gibson

I am so sorry to hear of Reed's passing. I met Reed when I worked at McCains. Please know that our thoughts are with you. We are currently out of town so we are unable to attend his funeral...Dwight & Ana Hollinger

Sorry for your loss you guys are in my thoughts and prayers. Gonna miss him I've known him for a long time and he would always stop by when he saw me outside.I wish I could have went fishing with you when you asked me to. Reed Jr sorry I didn't make the funeral it's that I've been in the hospital. I will catch up with you later. Rest easy buddy till we meet again. Felipe Gonzalez