Buhl L. “Bill” Praik, age 83, of Salem, NH formerly of Medford, died July 12th in his home following a lengthy illness. He was the beloved husband for 57 years of Joanne B. (Bello). Born in Cleveland, OH he was the son of the late Harry G. and Della M. (Thomas) Praik.
Mr. Praik was a retired Sheet Metal Machinist and worked for many years in the Aeronautical and High Technology Industries. He was a former member of the Medford V.F. W. post 1012 of Medford and was a United States Navy Veteran of both WWII and the Korean War. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to Fujiankids 508 S. Glenwood Ave, Columbia, MO 65203.
In addition to his wife he is survived by his daughter, H. Georganne Sullivan of Salem, NH and his son, J. David Praik and his wife Arlene Grasso of Canton. He was the loving grampi of Jillian, Kevin and Elissa Praik all of New Hampshire.
A funeral service will be conducted in the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St. Medford, Monday, July 16th, at 11 a.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Sunday 3 thru 7. Services will conclude with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford.