Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or Franklin Graham's Samaritan's Purse, PO Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607. Herlen, of St. Charles, Missouri, died on Sunday, November 16, 2008 at the age of 69. Dearest husband of Nancy Pruett, Dear son of the late Elmer and Avie Pruett; devoted father of Phil Pruett and Todd Pruett; beloved grandfather of Dryden and Rhett; dear brother of Allene (Maurice) McMillin, Lois Oakley and Jim Pruett. Also survived by nieces, nephews and many dear friends. Herlen was employed as an Electrical Inspector at McDonnell Douglas for 37 years before his retirement. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, St. Charles, Missouri.