May 16, 1930 - May 19, 2022
Richard Earl Pruden was born at his family home on May 16, 1930. Richard had an exemplary career in the Fire Service serving the citizens of the Eastside Fire Dept of Stockton as a fire fighter, fire Marshall and retiring as The Fire Chief after 32 years of service to the citizens of Stockton. He was the original founders of Rico’s Pizza and Tiger’s Yogurt and could be found driving truck or life guarding at Lodi Lake on his days off. He enjoyed traveling and his retirement in Wyoming on his ranch.
He is proceeded in Death by his wife of 46 years Midge Pruden, his parents Francis and Ruth Pruden, brother Irvin Pruden, daughter in law Jeannine Pruden and grandson Mark Jines.
He is survived by his Wife Sally of 21 years. Sisters Wilma Garibaldi and Thelma Wagner. Children: Sharon Slater (Don), Rhonda Pruden, Budd Pruden, Ronda Jines (Jeremy). Grandchildren: Candice Pruden (Karen), Corey Flynn (Andrew), Richard Pruden (Katie), Jennifer Pruden, Alexis DeAnda (Nick), Christopher Fry, Candice Jines and Jay Farver. Great Grandchildren: Aidan, Audrey and Aether Flynn, Diederick Farver, Savannah and Wyatt Pruden.
Cherokee Funeral Home in charge of arrangements, no formal service, private committal by family only.
Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Pruden family.
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