Gary Pretzer

Mr. Gary Marvin Pretzer, age 74 of Howenwald, TN went to be with the Lord on August 31, 2021. Born in Bay City, MI to the late Marvin Ralph Pretzer and Elaine Zink Pretzer. Gary was a devoted servant of the Lord and a member of Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church. He proudly served his country in the US Navy during the Vietnam War. He was affectionately known by his three grandchildren as Grampy, and was a loving and sweet grandfather to them. Gary was a member of the choir at church for many years and loved to sing and listen to music. He loved books and his children, grandchildren, his sister and all of his extended family at the church. Though he has been called home, Gary will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He leaves behind his four children, Austin (Sylvania) Pretzer, Andrew Pretzer, Daina (Josh) Dowdy, and Jesse Pretzer; sister, Wendy (Chuck) Pretzer-Dobson; grandchildren, Deklan, Gavin, Lorelai. Funeral services will be held at 4:00pm on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church in Columbia, TN with Pastor Chuck Westra officiating. Visitation will be held from 2-4pm Wednesday at the church. A private burial will be held at the TN State Veterans Cemetery at Parkers Crossroads, TN. Memorial contributions may be made to Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church. SPRING HILL MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 5239 Main St, Spring Hill, TN 37174 www.springhill-memorial.com 931-486-0059

Visitation Details

Wednesday, September 8th, 2021 2:00pm - 4:00pm, Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church

Service Information

Wednesday, September 8th, 2021 4:00pm, Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church

Interment Details

Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery at Parkers Crossroads