Photo courtesy of Swartz Funeral Home - Flint
Flint, Michigan
1935 - 2018
LODER, Robert Richard “Pete” – Of Flint, age 83, died Friday, November 9, 2018 at Genesys Regional Medical Center.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, November 13, 2018
at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Flint, Pastor Steve Wood officiating.
Visitation 12 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home until the time of the service.
Cremation has taken place.
Pete was born in Flint, Michigan on July 5, 1935, the son of the late Albert and Mary Loder.
He married Judith Light on May 18, 1957.
A retired engineer from General Motors V8 Engine Plant, he was loved and respected by all who knew and worked with him.
Pete is survived by daughters, Lesa (Dave) Bourne,
Cynthia (John) Martin,
son Robert Loder;
grandchildren Eric, Michael and Daniel and great grandchildren Griffin and Beckham;
brother-in-law, Gerald (Sandra) Light and special friend to the family, Rose Derr;
The family wishes to send a special thank you to the extended family of neighbors who helped him in his decline. “Don’t forget we love you dad”!
Pete was the first friend I made in the neighborhood. He was kind and thoughtful and always good counsel. I am grateful for the short time I was able to get to know him and will miss our chats - rest easy my friend.
Shawn
November 13, 2018 | Flint, MI
Very sorry for your loss. Pete was a great man and the best neighbor I've ever had. He meant a lot to me, Laura and the girls. We will miss him.
Rick kimball
November 13, 2018 | SWARTZ CREEK, MI | Friend
Lesa & family. We're so sorry to hear about your loss. Prayers from our family to yours. God bless. ❤
Dave Crumb
November 13, 2018 | Flint, MI | Friend
I am so sorry to hear about Pete. I will miss not seeing him sitting in his chair in the drive. I used to talk to him on my daily walks. My condolences.
Hannah Shattuck
November 12, 2018 | Flint, MI | Neighbor
Lesa, Dave and Mike, So sorry for the loss of your Dad and Grandfather.
Love, Mick and Deb Salgat
Mick Salgat
November 12, 2018 | Hale, MI
I will miss you dearly Uncle Pete. When ever I or my family visit Michigan, there is only one place we have to visit and that is my Uncle Pete and Aunt Judy's house. There are so many great memories at your house and with your family. Lisa, Robby, and Cindy, you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Love you all! Jon
Jon Light
November 12, 2018 | Chandler, AZ | Family
Lesa & family, So sorry to hear about your dad. Hugs & prayers to all of you. Debbie Holloway
November 12, 2018
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I am a coworker of Lesa's at U of M
penny Allison
November 12, 2018 | Flint, MI
You couldn't ask for better neighbors. From day one when Jude brought over a big bowl of her famous Nacho dip and chips for our move in party to the last few years when Pete the Guard Dog watched over our house. Gonna miss our summer days in your drive drinking a cold one. RIP Petestir
Stu and Jill Pounds
November 11, 2018