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William Preusse Obituary
WILLIAM NESTOR PREUSSE (Age 85)
On Tuesday, April 19, 2011, at his home in Olney, MD. Beloved husband of 57 years of Marie Preusse; father of Matthew (Debra) Preusse, Laurie (Tom) Clark, Jeffrey Preusse and the late Linda Preusse; grandfather of Jaclyn and Jenna Preusse, Kevin and Sammie Clark; uncle of Jan (Dino) Ciccone; cousin of Michael Nestor. Born in Sacramento, CA on April 11, 1926; he spent most of his youth in Spokane, WA. He served in the US Navy from 1944-1946. Following graduation from Gonzaga University, he joined the FBI and spent most of his career as a Special Agent working at FBI Headquarters in Washington, DC; retiring in 1978 as a Supervisor in the Domestic Intelligence Division. Mr. Preusse worked for Perpetual Savings Bank as a Branch Manager from 1978-1991. While residing in Silver Spring, MD he was active as a Treasurer and three sport coach with the Wheaton Boys Club from 1965-1973. Mr. Preusse enjoyed sports and was very competitive in racquetball and running. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, Monday, April 25, from 10 to 11 a.m. where funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Interment at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, 7020 A.C. Skinner Pkwy., Suite 100, Jacksonville, FL, 32256.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Marie
May 17, 2012
I am thinking of you as usual, and missing you. Love always -- XO
Gloria Ralph
March 28, 2012
Bill was my supervisor around 1983-1984 at the P.G.Plaza branch of Perpetual American Bank. I remember him as a kind and energetic person. He spoke of his wife, who was a painter, and I recall once giving him a canvas that I would never use, to pass along to her. I am sorry for your loss.
Michele Nestor
April 29, 2011
I always loved answering the phone when Bill would call my Dad. Sometimes he would try to play a joke on us. It was always such a pleasure to talk to him. What a treasure he was!The Nestor family misses you Bill...
karen decker
April 23, 2011
I am a very close friend of Lauries and once relative of hers (sister-in-law through her wonderful husband Tommy) although I must admit I fell in love with the whole fam damily years ago!! What I always remember about Mr. Preusse was his open adoration of his girls and his very apparent pride in his boys and the devoted love for his wife and later his complete joy and love of his grandchildren. A true family man! I loved being around Mr. Pruesse. He was funny and would act like a psuedo grouch and then you'd catch him trying to hold back a sweet smile with a twinkle in his eye :-) He will be missed greatly by so many and mostly by his family of course - but, he will remain bigger than life in the hearts of all! He waits in heaven with his beloved Linda! Laurie and family, please know my heart is with you all at this time! Much love - Karen Decker and John, Kristin, Taylor and Kelly.
Liz Krise
April 23, 2011
Bill always delighted us with his stories, jokes and conversation. He and Marie were wonderful relatives to visit with, albeit very infrequently. The sense of family was strong in Bill and the many memories he created for them and others will hold him in their hearts.
Bob Barton
April 23, 2011
I had the pleasure of being a co-worker of Bill at Perpetual beginning in 1983. I loved his sense of humor and we frequently traded stories and jokes. His family and friends will miss his sweet spirit. God bless his memory.
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