Schenevus - Henry A. Prager, 84 passed away unexpectedly on January 29, 2020 at St

Peter's Hospital in Albany, NY.

He was born in Jersey City, NJ on March 12, 1935 to German Immigrants August and

Johanna (Busch) Prager.

In 1945 they purchased a farm outside Schenevus, NY (Badeau Hill Rd) where he grew up as a

teenager farming and hunting. His Farm is where he found his love of the outdoors and his

home. He became a skilled hunter with a keen eyesight and marksman accuracy.

After graduating from High School in 1953 from Andrew S. Draper in Schenevus, he joined the

United States Army from 1954-1957 where he was stationed in France and Austria. There he

became one of the Army's elite tractor trailer drivers where he entered and won many

competitions.

Upon his return home from the Army Henry started his own excavating business where he was

the owner / operator for over fifty years. Henry had an extraordinary skill level in operating his

machinery, specifically his Case Backhoes. He also had a great imagination for ponds and built

countless numbers of them for people over the years.

Henry was also a talented letter writer, painter, welder, mechanic and jokester. He was a huge

part of the community and was easily recognizable with his painted yellow/black machinery

bearing his name. He donated his time to the village by tearing down old buildings, repairing the

Schenevus Creek wall and helping build the Town Pavilion.

While on a hired job locally Henry met, Mildred McMillen who would become the love of his life.

They married in 1962 and were together over fifty years until her death on January 30th, 2013.

Survivors are their two sons, August (Jackie) and Kurt (Karen); grandchildren Lia, Logan and

Lucas as well as many beloved friends.

As per the family request a private ceremony will be held at a later date.

Donations may be made to Schenevus-Maryland Emergency Squad, PO Box 80, Schenevus NY 12155.

Expressions of sympathy may be sent to, www.hellerskinnerfh.com .

Arrangements are entrusted with Heller & Skinner Funeral Home, 155 Main St., Worcester, NY.