Robert "Bob" Bretch went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 1st, 2016 at the age of 93.

Bob is survived by his wife of 68 years, Delores (nee Herr) Bretch; three children, Robert (Debra) Bretch, Susan (Curt) Pickardt and Beverly (David) Oakes; 9 grandchildren, Stephen (Katherine) Pickardt, Robert "Mike" (Carin) Bretch, Lauren (Rex) Fennessey, Joseph (Ashley) Bretch, Benjamin (Linnea) Oakes, Mollie (Justin) Levine, Christopher (Chelsea) Oakes, Nathan Pickardt and Katherine Oakes; 6 great-grandchildren Ava and Syndie Levine, Samuel and Anna Fennessey and Rilynne and Madilynne Bretch; a dear Uncle, Nephew and Friend to many. Mr. Bretch was preceded in death by his parents Llyod and Lenora Bretch; and two brothers John and Phillip Bretch.

Bob was a member of the St. Marks United Methodist Church of Florissant, a former member of the Ferguson United Methodist Church, a Charter Member of the Ferguson Historical Society, a Councilman in Ferguson Ward 2, a member of the EASA electrical association and a member of the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors.

A graduate of Washington University, he owned and operated ACME Electric in St. Louis, Missouri.

A Memorial Service will be 10:30 am Saturday, November 5, 2016 at St. Marks United Methodist Church 315 Graham Road Florissant, Missouri 63031. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

The family will receive friends on Saturday from 9:00 am until service time.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Marks United Methodist Church.

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