Robert Pretto Jr.

June 10, 1958 - April 28, 2021

NORWAY- Robert “Bob” Pretto, Jr. age 62, went to be with our Lord peacefully in his sleep, on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at his home in Norway. He was born in St. Clair Shores on June 10, 1958 the son of the late Robert and Ruth (Casagranda) Pretto, Sr. Bob graduated from Norway High School in 1976 and continued his education receiving his welding certificate at Kellogg Community College in Battle Creek. He worked for Sturgeon Millworks, Great American Disposal and for Loadmaster in Norway. Bob enjoyed volunteering, helping at the Norway-Vulcan Senior Center and helping his sister and brother-in-law at Peterson Electric. He was very proud of his children and especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and his family. Bob loved working on cars and going to the Norway Speedway for races, he was a big supporter of the Kelly Racing Team and enjoyed spending time with them. He was on the weekly Dart League, Bowling at the Rialto and playing in the pool leagues. Bob is survived by his son Jeremy (Carrie) Pretto of Midland; daughter Danica (Tyler) Swanson of Escanaba; grandchildren Zandria Kell, Easton and Parker Swanson, Alana and Asher Pretto; sisters Sandra Hamel of Winston Salem, NC, Debbie (Jim) Peterson of Norway; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother-in-law Chris Hamel. Visitation will be held on Monday, May 3 from 9-11 a.m. at the Evangelical Covenant Church in Norway. Funeral Services will be held on Monday at 11 a.m. at the Evangelical Covenant Church with Pastor James Danielson officiating. Interment will be held at Norway Township Cemetery at a later date. Family suggest that memorial contributions may be made in Bob’s name for a charity to be named later.