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David Preller Obituary

PRELLER SR. , David John On January 6, 2011, David John Preller Sr .; beloved husband of Pearl M. Preller (nee Maenner); devoted father of David John Preller Jr. and wife Catherine, Barbara Hazzard and husband Jonathan, Deborah Vernon; father-in-law of Dorsey Smith; loving grandfather of David John Preller III and wife Jennifer, Ryan F. Preller and wife Shelly, Gary Lee Smith and wife Sadie, Allison Hart, Max Hart, Scott Vernon, Emily Vernon; great-grandfather of four. He founded the Law Offices of Preller and Preller in 1950; his surviving partners include his son, grandson and Dilip B. Paliath.
Friends may call at the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 York Road (Beltway Exit 26A) Monday 3-5 & 7-9 PM. A funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Joseph Church, Texas on Tuesday at 10 AM. Interment Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens . In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his name to the CAA Fund 028184, mailing it to CAA Fund Massachusetts General Hospital, 165 Cambridge St., Suite 600 Boston, MA 02114. www.angiopathy.org.

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Published by Baltimore Sun on Jan. 8, 2011.

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Bob Lennon

April 18, 2011

David, with sorrow, only today, I learned of the passing of your father.

Mr. Preller, by example, taught me quiet dignity, for which I remain grateful.

I can still hear his laugh.

Lee Dregier

January 26, 2011

To the Preller family, we are saddened to hear about Dave's passing and your families loss. Our deepest sympathies. He is definately upon greener pastures. David was my first attorney! And he always acknowledged the birth of each one of my 3 children with an engraved pewter gift. Whenever I would see him around Towson or at the Courthouse, he would always remember me and say "How's your family?" Thanks Dave! May you rest in peace and find comfort in eternal life.
The Dregier family.

Mary Ogle

January 20, 2011

David, Jr. my family and I were saddened to hear about the loss of your dad. You have our deepest sympathies and condolences. Mary and Steven Ogle and family.

Jim, Lillie, and Sarah Hoover-Langer

January 19, 2011

David, we are very sorry to hear of your father's passing. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.

Jane Gerbes

January 18, 2011

Pearl, David, Barbara and Debbie, I am saddened to hear of Dave's passing. I just found out today and am sorry to have missed the opportunity to give you my condolences in person. He was a true gentleman and I enjoyed working with him immensely. I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers.
Jane Gerbes

Frederick Bianco

January 16, 2011

David, I am so very sorry about the loss of your dad as I just heard today [1/16] while at Mass. God bless you and your family.

January 10, 2011

In the quiet moments when the hurt is hard to bear.May love become your shelter and may the beauty of precious memories be your comfort. We hold you in our gentle throught and prayers.
-Raymond Frazier & Family

January 10, 2011

Maria and I extend our fervent prayers and condolences to the entire Preller family at this time of great sorrow.

It was a great pleasure and honor to
have known Dave as a friend and neighbor when we were youngsters in St. Anne's Parish. Many were the treasured hours that Dave and his friends spent together playing games on "Miller's lot", on Cecil Avenue and on the steps of his front porch on Kennedy Avenue. There was never any need to be entertained with television or a computer. Our enjoyment was simply hanging out with our friends.

I always knew Dave to be a fine gentleman, an all around athlete and an avid competitor in everything he set out to accomplish. Dave wouldn't bother to tell you this but he proved himself to be a courageous and decorated crew member in the U.S Air Force during WWII. He flew his required combat missions before returning home without undue fanfare. I needn't say that we were all very proud of the our quiet and unassuming friend.

Later on, he proved himself to be a brilliant student at the University of Baltimore Law School and went on to develop a highly regarded career as a practicing attorney as well as a beloved husband and father. Dave was, indeed, a very special gentleman who excelled in every venture he set out to accomplish. He deeply enriched the lives of all who came to know him.

"Will" Vitale
~William J. Vitale, M.D.

steve tsakalas

January 10, 2011

Our deepest sympathies to the whole Preller family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May his memory be eternal.. Julia Tsakalas and famly.

January 10, 2011

WE ARE DEEPLY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. YOUR FATHER WAS A GOOD MAN.. HE WILL BE MISSED.

CONGRESS AUTO SERVICE

Edward Crisp

January 9, 2011

David I am deeply saddened to hear of your loss. I send my prayers to you as well as the family . May GOD bring you comfort in knowing your Dad is in Heaven smiling down at us all with no pain whatsoever . God Bless

Cathy Schleunes

January 9, 2011

David, I am deeply sorry for the loss of your Dad. I know how close you two were. I pray that Heavenly Father will bless you, your Mom and all of your family with the strength and comfort of our Lord Jesus Christ through this difficult time. I hope you will have many happy and comforting memories and your grief will be short lived. Much love to all of you, Cathy England Schleunes

Barbara Kronberger

January 9, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

January 9, 2011

I am so sorry for your loss. I enjoyed working for all the Preller's, but Senior was a special type of person. He was always a gentlemen and and fun to be around with his dry humor. My thoughts are with you and I am sure he was truly loved by many and will be missed.
Barbara and David Poole, Chapin SC.

Deb Vernon

January 8, 2011

I miss you daddy. Love snakehips

Judge Wittstadt

January 8, 2011

David:

Sorry to read of the death of your father. Baltimore County has lost one of its best attorney. My prays are with you and your family. Give my regards to your mother.

Jerry
Gerard Wm. Wittstadt, Sr.

Nick & Jeri Delambo

January 8, 2011

We are sorry to learn of Mr. Prellers passing. Our prayers are with you.

Harry & Carol Fischer

January 8, 2011

Our family express deepest sympathy at this time. Mr. Preller was a wonderful person and a great lawyer.

Denise Fannon

January 8, 2011

David,
I am so incredibly sorry at the loss of your father. I have so many wonderful memories thanks to him. He was one of the last true "gentlemen" and we have all lost a great friend. There is so much more I could say but instead I will send my deepest sympathy and much love at the loss of a wonderful man who leaves a huge whole in my heart.

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