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Ray L. Preister, age 76 of Blair, died February 15, 2020 at Immanuel Hospital in Omaha. Mass of Christian burial will be held Wednesday February 19, 2020 at 10:00AM at St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church in Blair. Visitation will be held at the church from 6:00 to 8:00PM Tuesday with a Vigil at 7:00PM.

Ray was born on January 22, 1944 on a farm near St. Bernard, Nebraska. Ray was united in marriage to Glenda LaCroix on June 11, 1966 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Norfolk, Nebraska. The couple made their home in North Bend and then Wisner before moving to Blair. Ray worked for the phone company and retired from Great Plains Communications. Ray's main loves were spending time with his family, playing cards, and helping others from his D'piddle shop. He was an active member of St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church in Blair.

Ray is survived by his wife Glenda, sons; Steve (Amy) Preister and Kurt Preister, grandchildren Eva and Brenna, along with 6 brothers and 3 sisters.

Funeral Leaflet

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In Loving Memory of Raymond L. Preister

Born January 22, 1944 St. Bernard, Nebraska; Entered Into Rest February 15, 2020 Omaha, Nebraska

Funeral Services 10:00 AM Wednesday, February 19, 2020 St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church, Blair, Nebraska, Officiating: Father Damian Wee. Organist: Steve Sabota. Vocalists: Lynn Sobota, Jim Crotty, Wanda Holzer, Don Vanecek, Carol Sperry. Musical Selections: “Here I Am, Lord”, “You Are Near”, “I Am The Bread Of Life”, “How Great Thou Art”, “Song of Farewell”

Pallbearers: Kevin Preister, Randy Preister, Cory Preister, John Svehla, Alex Svehla, Brian Fehringer

~~~ Obituary and funeral leaflet courtesy of the Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings and leaflets on file in the Blair Public Library at Blair, Nebraska. ~~~