- Date Of Birth: March 19, 1927
- Date Of Death: January 15, 2019
- State: Michigan
William C. “Bill” Pretzer, age 91 of Breckenridge, Mi., passed away early Tuesday morning January 15, 2019 at the Aleda E. Lutz VA Hospital in Saginaw. The son of the late William F. and Pearle (Schroder) Pretzer was born in Unionville, Michigan on March 19, 1927.
Bill served in the United States Army during World War II. He was employed with The Dow Chemical Co. for over 37 years, retiring in 1982. Bill enjoyed restoring antique tractors, going to tractor shows, taking care of the farm and raising cattle. On July 4, 1945, Bill married the former Eulaine F. Hancock; and after 65 years of marriage she passed away on June 25, 2010.
Surviving is his daughter, Lois (Buck) Young of Breckenridge; daughter in law, Cheryl Pretzer of St. Louis, Michigan; grandsons, William “BJ” Pretzer, Chris Young, Jason (Nicole) Young; great grandchildren, Christopher, Makayla, Paige, Hanna, Taylor, Katelyn, Lexi, Carly, Kayleah, Jayda & Ashley; 1 great great grandson, Theodore; special friend, Carmen Adams. In addition to his parents and wife, Bill was preceded in death by son, Tim Pretzer and brother, Theodore Pretzer.
