Durelle F. Pritchard, 87, of Pontiac passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at OSF St. James-John W. Albrecht Medical Center, Pontiac.
One of those instrumental in the start of the Association, Durelle, along with his wife Marilyn, was presented with the Ambassador Award in 2006. Both were deeply involved in the Association’s Hall of Fame and Museum.
Durelle enjoyed riding and racing motorcycles, as well as his Whizzer motor bikes and antique cars, all his life. He also served as an extra in the movie Grandview, U.S.A., filmed in Pontiac in 1983.
A celebration of life was held at Pontiac Family Kitchen in Pontiac on October 12.