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Robert E. Prange
November 27, 1938 — February 14, 2026
Columbia, IL
Robert E. Prange, 87, of Waterloo, IL, died February 14, 2026, in Columbia, IL. He was born November 27, 1938, in St. Louis, MO.
He is survived by his wife Willa Mae Prange nee Wiegand; daughter Kimberly Schremp; sisters-in-law Darlene Prange and Joan Wiegand; and brother-in-law Dan Rahn.
He is preceded in death by his parents Victor and Alma (nee Kaestner) Prange; granddaughter Hannah Ruez; brother Harvey Prange; and sisters Nadine (Kenneth) Wright and Nelda Rahn.
Robert was on the Waterloo Fire Department for many years as well as a former Waterloo Alderman. He was a member of Waterloo Sportsman Club.
As an expression of sympathy, the family prefers memorial contributions to:
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Memorial Visitation:
5 PM to 7 PM Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at Quernheim Funeral Home in Waterloo, IL
Memorial Service:
7 PM Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at Quernheim Funeral Home in Waterloo, IL
Pastor Benjamin Hayter officiating
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