Frank D. Pruett

Frank D. Pruett, 76, of Carmel, formerly of Bloomington, passed away at his home on Wednesday surrounded by his family. Frank was born on December 13, 1934 in Bloomington, Indiana, the youngest son of Lowell Wayne and Bernice (Hughes) Pruett. Frank graduated from University High School and received his undergraduate and Master's degrees from Indiana University. Following his graduation from IU Frank moved to Midland, Texas and began his career with Chevron Corporation. Frank's service with Chevron as Exploration Manager of Chevron Overseas Petroleum moved him to Texas, Oklahoma and California. Upon retirement from Chevron, Frank returned to Bloomington and began fulfilling his vision of developing a unique neighborhood for Bloomington residents to call home. This dream culminated in the development of Lanam Ridgeview Estates. Frank was an avid fan of Indiana University in all forms (not just basketball). His dear friends in California often accused him of being a secret recruiter for IU because of his passionate talk about the University. Frank was also an avid outdoorsman who loved any chance to spend his time in nature. Frank is survived by his wife, Shirley (Hankins), his children Greg (Nancy) of Fishers, James Bradley of Union, Kentucky, Barry (Amanda) of Carmel and Penny of Fishers, seven grandchildren, Chris, Taylor Caitlin, Scott, Taylor James, Cameron, Dallas and Peyton, his brothers John (Pat) Pruett of St. Louis, Charles (Edna) Pruett of Madison, Wisconsin, his beloved in-law family, Jean and Robert Helmond of Plainfield, Ruth Richardson of Bloomington and Mary Lou Violette of Tucson, and many nieces and nephews. Visitation for Frank will be Tuesday, July 5th from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. with funeral services 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 6th at Allen Funeral Home, 4155 S. Old St. Rd. 37, Bloomington. Burial will be at Valhalla Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials for Frank be sent to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research or to the IU Foundation to benefit the geology department. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.allenfuneralhome.org.

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Frank D. Pruett

December 13, 1934 - June 29, 2011