Gerald E. "Jerry" Pragg, 74, of Grafton passed away Monday August 29, 2016 at UH Elyria Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born March 14, 1942 in Cleveland and was a Grafton resident since 1978. Jerry was the former vice-president/partner of Ohio Metallurgical Services, Inc. in Elyria, was a United States Army veteran, a member of the Elyria United Polish Club and enjoyed golfing, fishing and bowling. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Diane (nee-Dieckman); daughters, Laura (Gary) Lenio and Rachelle (Ryan) Nicholson; son, Mark Pragg; 8 grandchildren; brother, Edward Pragg. The family will receive friends on Saturday September 10, 2016 from 2:00-5:00 at the North Park Community Center, 1050 Novak Rd., Grafton, where there will be a Celebration of Life Service at 4:00 p.m.. Pastor Paul Bartholomew will Officiate. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to gofundme.com and then search for Gerald Pragg. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Service 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd., Elyria. Online condolences may be expressed at www.laubenthalmercado.com