Robert P. Werenski, 82, passed away Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023, in Grosse Pointe Farms. Bob was a resident for 51 years.
Bob was born March 4, 1940, in Hamtramck, to Helen and Tony Werenski. After graduating from Denby High School in 1957, Bob graduated from General Motor Institute (now Kettering University) with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Bob furthered his education at Wayne State University, earning an MBA and a degree in Industrial Engineering.
Bob met Sally Sample during a ski trip to Boyne Mountain in 1965 and fell in love. They were married March 4, 1967.Bob began his automotive career with General Motors, Ford Motor and Chrysler Corporation. He went on to work for several automotive suppliers before starting Werenski & Co. Bob and Sally were manufacturers' reps until their retirement in 1995.
Since retirement, Bob and Sally have traveled the world. Some of Bob's favorite destinations included Italy, Paris and cruising every major river in Europe. As faithful Christians, they traveled to Israel, which was a life-changing experience for both of them.
Bob loved sailing, skiing, bike riding, exercising at the Detroit Athletic Club, working in his basement workshop and reading. Bob was a member of the Detroit Athletic Club, Bayview Yacht Club, Crescent Sail Yacht Club, St. Paul on the Lake Catholic Church, St. Paul Men's Fellowship, Engineering Society of Detroit and The Alpha Gam Fraternity.
Bob is survived by his wife, Sally. Funeral services will be held Friday, Feb. 10, at St. Paul on the Lake Catholic Church, 157 Lakeshore, Grosse Pointe Farms. He will lie in state at 9:30 a.m., followed by a funeral Mass at 10 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The St. Paul Educational Trust, 157 Lakeshore, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236; or Hillsdale College,33 E. College Street, Hillsdale, MI 49242orbit.ly/3Y44cjS.