Louis Morris Prince Cincinnati, Ohio Obituary

Louis Morris Prince

Louis Morris Prince, 100, died Friday, March 1, 2019. He was the loving husband of the late Betty Simpson Prince for almost 70 years and the brother of the late Elizabeth Prince Yungblut. Former president of the L.M. Prince Company, Inc. opticians. Former honorary Consul of France in Cincinnati and recipient of the Ordre National du Merite. Served as an artillery officer in World War II in Morocco, Tunisia, Sicily, England, Northern France, Belgium, Germany and Austria. Awards: American Defense Medal, Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Campaign ribbon with 8 battle stars and bronze arrowhead, Presidential Unit Citation, Belgian Fourragere and French Legion of Honor. Former Board member of Greater Cincinnati YMCA, Inter-parish Ministry, Episcopal Retirement Homes and the former St. Peter Claver Latin School, Over the Rhine. Past president and member of The Literary Club and the University Club, member of the Camargo Club. Surviving relatives are: daughters Betty L. Prince and Suzanne Prince Quinn (Dell Williamson), grandson Kevin Prince Quinn (Jennifer), great grand-daughter Leah Prince Quinn, all of Cincinnati, and step grandson Andrew Williamson of Portland, Oregon, step granddaughter Eliza Mickatavage (Justin) of Chicago, step great grandson, Adler Bruce Mickatavage. The funeral will be held on March 16th at 3:00 PM at The Indian Hill Church, 6000 Drake Road, Cincinnati OH 45243. Memorials may be sent to the The Childrens Home of Cincinnati, 5050 Madison Rd, Cincinnati OH 45227 or the charity off your choice.
February 23, 1919 - March 1, 201902/23/191903/01/2019
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March 25, 2019
Please accept my deepest and  sympathy. May the God who binds up the broken-hearted comforts all who mourn, sustain your family during this challenging time.(Isaiah 61: 1,2.)
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March 25, 2019
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Carol McClure Lamy
March 16, 2019
My sincere sympathy to all of Lou's Family. As with many, he gave moral support to my husband, a French optician coming over to the United States. He was a class act in everything and to everyone he encountered. He was a rare and generous man giving time to people.
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ELWOOD WOODY WILLIAMS
March 13, 2019
i was so sorry to read this. He was my mentor in optics. i started to work for him in 1962, riding his horses at River Downs. then he offered me my first optical job, and i am still doing it. He was a great person, boss, etc.ONE OF A KIND. MY SYMPATHY TO ALL. ELWOOD WOO... Continue Reading
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Ellen W. Boswell
March 11, 2019
Dear Betty and Suzi, With my heartfelt sympathy and condolences to you and your family. Your father was truly " A CLASS ACT " I consider myself lucky to have known him. Love, ellie
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Lorraine and Bill Downing
March 5, 2019
Lou was a consummate gentleman . I'm happy we were able to be a dining friend for a short time. Blessings to Betty and Suzanne as they say their final goodbye to their wonderful Father. He will be remembered. Sincerely,
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