Samuel U. Prichard III, age 61, of Robertsville, passed away at his home on November 10, 2019. Sam was born on September 25, 1958, to Betty (nee Fender) and the late Samuel U. Prichard II in Franklin County. Sam retired after a lengthy career as a mechanic at Millstone Weber, formerly Millstone Bangert and was a longtime member of the International Union of Engineers, Local 513.

A funeral service for Sam will be held at 11 am on Friday, November 15, 2019, at Nieburg-Vitt, Thiebes Funeral Home, Pacific, Missouri. Interment will follow at Brush Creek Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 4 until 8 pm on Thursday, November 14, at Nieburg-Vitt, Thiebes Funeral Home, Pacific. Memorial donations are appreciated to a charity of one’s choice.

Sam is survived by his mother, Betty Prichard of Robertsville; his significant other, Deborah Siegmund of Union; two sons, Samuel Prichard IV and wife Tabitha of Union and Travis Prichard of St. Louis; four siblings, Vanni Prichard and husband Steve Culbertson of Robertsville, Dennis Prichard and wife Kathy of Pacific, Diane Gullet and husband Randy of Robertsville, and Curtis Prichard and wife Michelle of Burfordville, Missouri; two grandchildren, Samuel Prichard V and Kaylee; other relatives and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his father.