Keith W. Prichard, 87, a longtime professor in the College of Education and Human Sciences at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, died Oct. 23 in Roanoke, Virginia.
Prichard taught curriculum and instruction in the former Teacher’s College from 1967 until his retirement in 1995.
Prichard was born in Putnam County, Indiana, on Jan. 25, 1929. He was the son of the late Cedric Thomas Prichard and Alice Clara Heavin Prichard. He served in the U.S. Army from 1952-1954.
A life-long educator, Pritchard was a graduate of Indiana University. He held a master’s degree from Columbia University in New York, and earned his doctorate at Harvard University in 1961. He served as a professor of sociology at Wake Forest University and Nebraska, and an adjunct professor at the University of Virginia.
He was an author of several books and articles, among them, “Black Student’s Guide to College Success.”
Prichard was honored as Professor of the Year in 1966 at Wake Forest University. Later, he received the same honor at Nebraska. He had many interests and hobbies including painting, gardening and horses. Prior to moving to Hardy, Virginia, he lived in Lexington, Kentucky, and worked for the world-famous stable Overbrook Farm. He was a prolific reader with a special interest in European history. Prichard was a mentor to many students, many of whom still kept in contact with him throughout his life.
He is survived by three sisters, Ginny Brock of Union Hall, Virginia, Win Vivian and Jean Prichard of Richmond, Indiana; and brother-in-law, Arnie Brock. He was very proud of his four nieces, Judy Royer, Cathy Druley, Susan Barton and Carolyn Sloan.
Graveside service will be 3 p.m. Nov. 11 at Providence Baptist Church in Mount Meridian, Indiana. Condolences can be left online.
