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Preston LaPointe Obituary
May 14, 1950 - January 20, 2025
LINCOLN - Preston Joseph LaPointe, age 74, of Lincoln, Nebraska, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025. Preston was born in Minden, Nebraska, on May 14, 1950, to Preston and Charlotte LaPointe. Preston is survived by his loving wife of 57 years Shirley LaPointe; children, Troy LaPointe, Heather (Steve) Painter; Aunt Gloria; two brothers, Tom LaPointe, Charley LaPointe; grandchildren, Trenton Hunt, Steven Hunt, Melissa Bauer, Preston LaPointe, Zachary LaPointe, Breanna Painter, MacKenzie Painter; nine great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, and friends.
A visitation for Preston will be held Saturday, January 25, 2025, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th Street, Lincoln, Nebraska 68512. A celebration of life will be 10 a.m., Monday, January 27, 2025, at Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home. For more information go to www.lincolnfh.com.
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T. D.
January 25, 2025
Thank you for your civil service Preston.
Craig
January 24, 2025
Preston made a big difference in my life. He literally changed my life with his guidance. You were a great man. RIP and may God Bless You.
Liz Payne
January 24, 2025
Sorry for your loss Shirley. Liz Payne
john
January 24, 2025
So long to a dear friend.
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