Bradford "Brad" Keith Prugh

Mr. Bradford Keith “Brad” Prugh passed away unexpectedly at Lake Regional Hospital on 6 July 2020 in Osage Beach, MO at the age of 59. Brad is survived by his daughter, Sydney Christina McDougald, from Lebanon, MO; his sister, Peggy Elaine McCouch, nee Prugh, from Alexandria, VA; and his mother, Patsy Eloise Prugh, nee Kettinger, of St. Clair, MO. He is preceded in death by his father, Vincent Leon Prugh, of St. Clair, MO. Brad was born on 24 June 1961 in Washington, MO to Vincent and Patsy Prugh. He graduated from the University of Missouri, Columbia in 1983 with a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Hospitality Management. He married Elizabeth Ann Prugh, nee Kidd, in 1984. After graduation, Brad initially worked at Tan-Tar-A. Brad then started with Marriot International as an intern at the (then) Marriott Tan-Tar-A resort in Osage Beach, MO for 28 years. Brad moved through the Marriott Corporation in a series of increasingly challenging leadership positions in: Chicago, Minneapolis, back to Tan-Tar-A, then Florida, Georgia, and finally, back to Florida. Brad worked in all aspects of hotel management: restaurants, banquets, catering, sales, rooms and housekeeping. Brad reached the pinnacle of his career in Florida as the General Manager of the 350-room Residence Inn by Marriot Orlando at Sea World. Brad opened the facility in 2001 and ran the resort for 10 years, retiring in 2011. After retirement, Brad returned to his beloved Lake of the Ozarks. A memorial service is scheduled for Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at 10:00 a.m., at Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home, 15 Clint Ave, Camdenton, MO 65020. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Brad’s Life. Donations to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), where Brad frequently volunteered, are appreciated. Online condolences and register book entries may be left at www.alleeholmanhowe.com.