Michael Joseph Pruneau, 78, of Crystal City died Dec. 21, 2022, at Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Crystal City. Mr. Pruneau was a Vietnam veteran of the U.S. Army and was retired from the Chrysler Corp. plant in Fenton. He was a longtime member of the Plattin Rock Boat Club, where he enjoyed his favorite pastime of watching the Mississippi River. Born Dec. 30, 1943, he was the son of the late Alice (Cupie) Martin and Joseph (Doc) Pruneau.
He is survived by six children: Kim (Jason Leavy) Raney, Kris (Danny) Krammer, Laurie (Dan) Portell, Michael (Keri) Pruneau, Lisa (Nick Gibbs) Engle and Cindy (Joe) Courtway; five siblings: Rosalie (Dennis) Fallert, Becky (the late Bill) Laungelier, Chuck Martin, Dennis (Sue) Martin and Judy (Mark) Smith; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and a special friend: Caroline Carrow.
A celebration of life will be held for family and friends at a later date.