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Harold Prettyman Obituary
He was born on Aug. 13, 1923, in Franklin County, Ohio. His parents were Harold N. and Gladys M. Prettyman. He graduated from Marion Harding High School in 1941 and subsequently joined the Army where he served in Italy during World War II. In 1952, he began working as a cost accountant for Tecumseh Products in Marion, Ohio. In 1953, he married Ruth E. Lyon of Marion, Ohio, and in 1954 he was transferred to Tecumseh, Mich., where he worked for 32 years until he retired. Once retired, he and his wife Ruth moved to Oldsmar, Fla., where they have spent the winters for 28 years.
Lee was a member of the Masons, Tecumseh Lodge No. 69, and he belonged to the First Baptist Church of Tecumseh, Mich., where he served as treasurer for many years. Later in his life, he was also a member of the East Lake United Methodist Church. In addition, he volunteered for many years with Tampa Bay Harvest and with the AARP tax preparation program.
He was an avid tennis player, playing with several different groups in Adrian and Tecumseh and later with the East Lake Woodlands Racket Club where they lived in Florida. He and his wife loved to travel and sail, making many trips across the country and throughout Europe. For many years, they summered on Lake Erie where they had a summer home.
Lee is survived by his wife of 62 years, Ruth, and their six children: Robert Prettyman of Toledo, Ohio, Susan (Cady) Craig of Onsted, Mich., Timothy (Sandra Spickard) of Tecumseh, Mich., Marcy (Randy) Mayes of Springfield, Mo.; Jonathan (Mary Ann Archambault) of Portland, Ore.; and Lee (Vicky) Prettyman of Onsted, Mich. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by one grandchild.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, Nov. 27, at 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Tecumseh, followed by a luncheon for family and friends. You may send condolences to the family at www.andersonfuneralservices.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to First Baptist Church of Tecumseh or Hospice of Lenawee. Arrangements are under the direction of the Anderson Funeral Home, Tecumseh.
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Nancy Getz
November 26, 2015
Ruth and family, we send our love and pray for your peace during this difficult time. Nancy Getz and family
Jere Righter
November 17, 2015
Tim and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Peace to all of you!
Bill and Suzette
October 28, 2015
Ruth, I remember when I was a kid growing up in Herrick Park next to you and Lee, you were both so good to me and my family. My condolences to you and your family. Bill and Suzette (Velandra) Ross
Jody Quinnell
October 24, 2015
My thoughts and prayers go out to you Ruth and your entire family...Lee had a special spark that lit up the room when he entered............Thinking of you...
Leonard & Helen Draschil
October 22, 2015
We are sorry to hear of the passing of your father and husband. He leaves many memories in hearts that loved him. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Leonard and Helen Draschil
Jana (Robinson) Porterfield
October 20, 2015
I was sorry to learn of the death of this kind soul. He and his wife raised a wonderful family. Prayers are with you all.
Phyllis Valentine and Tadd Rosa
October 19, 2015
So sorry for your loss. What a wonderful life, especially as seen through the lives of his children and grandchildren. Our thoughts are with you all.
David Mayes
October 19, 2015
To the Prettyman Family, we are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you during this difficult time. David & Sheri Mayes
November 5, 2015
We are sorry to hear of the passing of Lee. We appreciated his many talents and understanding. The whole Prettyman family was an anchor of love and friendship for the whole neighborhood. We cherish the good memories with you. We send our love and prayers during this difficult time.
Nancy Getz and family
October 26, 2015
John and I were so sorry to learn of Lee's passing - Another friend from Michigan is gone. Shirley and John Kastner
October 23, 2015
My sincerest condolences to the Prettyman Family. May the God of all comfort (Psalms 83:18) help you during these difficult times.
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