Ervin Timothy “Tim” Pranke, of White Lake, passed away suddenly on Feb. 14, 2023 at the age of 61.
Tim was born on March 18, 1961, in Antigo to Elizabeth “Betsy” (Messer) Pranke of White Lake and the late Ervin Pranke.
On April 4, 1981, he was united in marriage to Brenda Allen. She survives.
Tim was a lifelong resident of White Lake. He attended White Lake High School and went on to work for Robbins Inc. for over 42 years. He was very skilled in his work there, being able to do just about any job.
He was a member of Four Corners Assembly of God. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing and camping with his wife and family. He had a lovable sense of humor and was known for being a jokester. He was deeply loved by his family and friends and will be greatly missed by all.
In addition to his wife and mother, Tim is survived by daughters, Amy (Kris) Arrowood of Bryant and April Pranke (JD Arndt) of Antigo; grandchildren, Taylor “known to Grandpa as Sweetie” Arrowood, Gabriel Arrowood, Brayden Igl and Paytan Igl; siblings, Ruth Pranke of White Lake, Beth Pranke of White Lake, Donna Pranke of Madison, Phil (Tammie) Pranke of Two Rivers, Anton (Maria) Pranke of Antigo and Jonathon (Shelly) Pranke of Elton; sisters-in-law, Michelle Pranke of Edgar and Patty (Bill) Wahleithner of White Lake; brother-in-law, Brian Messer of White Lake; dear friends, Bob and Dawn Ducoli of Michigan and Dan and Colleen Nickolai of White Lake; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his father, Tim was preceded in death by his brother, Daniel Pranke; sister-in-law, Lynn Messer; uncles, John and Ken Pranke; and father- and mother-law, Clarence and Jeanette (Hintz) Allen.
A memorial service for Tim will be held on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, at noon at Four Corners Assembly of God in White Lake with Rev. Marvin Kindle officiating. Visitation will take place at the church prior to the service from 10 a.m. to noon.
“It was my time to go Bren. I’ll be waiting for you.” — Tim
