Michael Anthony Preston

Michael Anthony Preston obituary, Fitchburg, WI

Michael Anthony Preston

Michael Preston Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jul. 3 to Jul. 13, 2023.
Our little man, Michael Anthony Preston, 22, sadly passed away on June 30, 2023, in Madison, WI. He will be remembered as a beautiful person who spread joy and laughter to everyone he met.

Born in Madison, Wisconsin on January 4, 2001, he grew up in Fitchburg, WI, graduating from Verona High School in 2019. Michael loved to bring joy to others, by dancing and singing with his special brand of goofiness, especially for his siblings. His humor and love for life was infectious and made him an unforgettable soul.

When Michael wasn't making his siblings laugh, he spent much of his time skateboarding and finding the coolest skate parks to try out new tricks. Michael's love for listening to and making music became his way to express himself. If you were lucky enough to witness it, it is a memory you will cherish.

In recent years, Michael fought with addiction, and it crushed his joyful spirit. He desperately wanted to get healthy and had begun the journey back to his family and friends. Sadly, the road to recovery proved to be too much for his body. We are heartbroken that we will miss out on the amazing man he was sure to become.

He leaves behind his parents, Kathy McKeon and Mark Preston; sisters, Kali Jane and Madelyn Kay; brother, Kristopher Henry; his grandparents, Stephen McKeon, Leonard Preston, Kathy Lawrenz and Joan Preston; as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, and close friends he thought of as family. He was preceded in death by grandmother, Jane McKeon and grandfather, Gary Lawrenz.

Our many thanks go out to family and friends. The outpouring of love and support has been overwhelming and appreciated during this devastating time.

A Funeral Service was held on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at Ryan Funeral Home, 220 Enterprise Drive, Verona, WI.

To view and sign this guestbook, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com.

Ryan Funeral Home & Cremation Services

Verona Chapel

220 Enterprise Drive

608-845-6625

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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June 27, 2024

Carol Nicolay posted to the memorial.

July 8, 2023

Ian Fumusa posted to the memorial.

July 3, 2023

Carol Nicolay and family planted trees.

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Carol Nicolay

June 27, 2024

We think about you standing strong in the forest giving back each day guiding your family from above. Your strength will continue to grow amongst the beauty of the forest proudly giving back breath to all...forever. You shine in the gleaming rays of the sun and the starlit wonders of moonlight sky.
Carol Nicolay and family

Ian Fumusa

July 8, 2023

This is incredibly heartbreaking to hear. I worked with Michael for several months. He was so fun to have around and talk to. I cannot imagine how hard this must be Kathy. My thoughts are with you and your family.

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Carol Nicolay and family

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Brian McCormick

July 3, 2023

Kathy so sorry to hear this my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. He was so fun to work with at Kwik Trip as well as when he came in as a customer.

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