Stephen Douglas Pressler

Stephen Douglas Pressler obituary

Stephen Douglas Pressler

Stephen Pressler Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Affordable Burial & Cremation Service - Austin Area on Dec. 2, 2025.
Stephen Douglas Pressler, native and resident of Austin Texas died November 12, 2025 at age 83. Steve had a Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts from the University of Texas Austin and worked as a professor at Florida State University Tallahassee. Steve was known for his expressions of art, both in painting and poetry.

Mr. Pressler was predeceased by his father, Paul Earnest Pressler; his mother, Evelyn Beverly Pressler; his sister, Eva Marie Pressler; and his brother, Ray Paul Pressler. He is survived by His brother Ray's wife Faith and children, Daniel Ray Pressler, Esther Marie Pressler, and Beth Anna Pressler Jones. We love & miss you Uncle Steve.

The family is planning a memorial service. If you would like information about the service, please contact Beth Pressler Jones 540-551-2189 and leave a message or text.

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Kevin Taylor

December 14, 2025

I knew Steve since FSU. He saw my kids grow up in Austin since he first moved here in the late 70's. Was always an interesting storyteller - even in a crowd. At first glance listeners would think, "What is this old homeless guy talking about? Then the story would wind around to something inescapably engaging. Steve loved jokes and rarely had an unkind word. He always wanted to know what was going on in Tallahassee - where we both had friends. By now all his aquaintances and many of his students have passed on. He was a true artist in sentiment and sensibilities. I often purchased his visual art but it seemed that took a lot out of him and in his ageing prefered to write poetry. Here are some more of his works my family owns - mainly pastels. These were part of a show at Southwestern University around 1990.

Keith Martin and Amy Littman

December 7, 2025

Photos of Steve Pressler's originals (paintings) by an Austin original. RIP Steve. You will be greatly missed!

Keith Martin and Amy Littman

December 7, 2025

Keith Martin and Amy Littman

December 7, 2025

E Deleon

December 4, 2025

I remember Steve's kindness and creativity. He will be missed.

Amy L

December 3, 2025

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