Obituaries

Ronnie H. Preston

Ronnie H. Preston, 74, of New Buffalo, Michigan, passed away at 9:10 a.m., Thursday, October 28, 2021, at Northwest Health, La Porte, Indiana.

 

He was born August 24, 1947, in Oneida, Tennessee, to Elmer and Edith (Hall) Preston.

 

Also preceding in death his parents; three sons, Roy Vittatoe, Mitchell Preston, and Cary Walker; and one brother, Thomas Preston.

 

On May 21, 1970, in La Porte, Indiana, he married Margie Lena (Davis) Preston, who preceded him in death on January 5, 2000.

 

Surviving are his four children, Doug (Kathy) Walker of Elkhart, Margie (Robert) Shepard and William Vittatoe both of Johnson City, TN and Julie (Jody Glossinger) Preston of New Buffalo, MI; one brother, Harrison Preston; six sisters, Wanda, Tiny, Dixie, MaryRuth, Margaret and Michelle; 19 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren.

 

Ronnie worked for Independent Steel Castings, New Buffalo, MI, for 30 years, as Foundry and Factory Supervisor. He was a devoted member of the American Legion Post 169, New Buffalo, MI. Ronnie volunteered his time and helped with the fish fry for the legion.  While volunteering at the legion, he made a lot of friends and memories along the way. He enjoyed hunting, shooting pool, fishing, time with family and friends, scratch-off tickets, and the daily news.

 

Every day for the past 8 years he has been the best papaw to Jayce Glossinger and Holleah Preston. Giving so much love and memories to cherish, from bouncy chairs to kissing booboos, playing unicorn, and watching Monday Night Raw. Rest in heaven papaw, thank you for all the love that filled our family.

 

Cremation will take place. A celebration of his life will be held from 4 to 8 p.m., Saturday, November 13, 2021 at American Legion Post 169, 19121 US HWY 12, New Buffalo, Michigan, 49117. Burial will be in Swan Lake Memorial Gardens at a later date. Lakeview Funeral Home & Crematory, La Porte, (219) 362-3100 is caring for the arrangements.

 

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