Robert Allen Thorne

Robert Allen Thorne, age 85, passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at Ascension Standish Hospital. He was born on January 31, 1935 in Pontiac, MI to Robert and Gladys (Maxwell) Thorne. Bob lived in Alger since 1996, formerly of Oakland County. He worked for Twist Drill for over 30 years and then went to work as an electrician for General Motors Truck and Bus in Pontiac where he ended up retiring from. He enjoyed attending church, hunting, fishing and being outdoors.

Bob is survived by his sisters, Audrey Savory and Barb (Clyde) Schinke; special friend, Matthew (Carrey) Anderson; and niece, Lisa Thorne. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother, Larry Thorne and brother-in-law, Bernie Savory.

Visitation at Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home in West Branch will be held on Friday, December 11, 2020 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Visitation will be held with precautions, due to the current pandemic, limiting the number of attendees at a given time.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Ogemaw County Christian Fellowship Food Pantry, PO Box 543, West Branch, MI 48661.

Online condolences can be shared at www.steuernolmclaren.com