Donald-Preuss-Obituary

Donald E. Preuss

Obituary

PREUSS, Donald E., 77, of Brandon joined his "beautiful vision in white" June Ploetz Preuss, on Sunday, February 8, 2004. Don volunteered to serve in the Army in the Pacific theater during World War II, graduated from Carroll College, and was a founding member of the Brandon Road Commission. He...

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I will always remember Uncle Don as the man who took me out to catch my first fish some 30 yrs ago from Mink Lake, Ontario, Canada. He was also the guy who brought up the bags of fireworks and made many memorable Independence Day celebrations in the 1970's. He will always be remembered.

A word about the Brandon Road Commission. It was formed 25 years ago as a means of gathering and sharing information about safe family travel during the 1979 energy crisis. It quickly expanded to a group that met frequently at Frenchy's Tavern to discuss public issues. Don Preuss played a leading role in defining issues and eliciting comments. No one ever agreed about anything, nor did anyone ever change his opinions. It was argument for its own sake. The Commission's motto best summed it up:...

It is difficult to sum up a man's life in a book or a speech and certainly not a comment. My Uncle was a good man who influenced me in many subtle and meaningful ways. I will miss him.

Our Condolences. Don will truly be missed by all.