Rollen “Dick” Preder, 95, of Oostburg, went to be with his Lord and family in Heaven on Wednesday, November 3, 2021, at Cedar Grove Gardens.
Dick was born on May 27, 1926, to Garret and Jennie (Dekker) Preder in the Town of Sheboygan Falls. He went to serve his country in the U.S. Army Air Corp from 1944-1946 during World War II. Dick was united in marriage to Joyce Pietenpol on March 21, 1947, in Gibbsville. He was employed at Musebeck Shoe Company for 48 years until his retirement in 1990. Dick also managed the Town of Lima dump for over 20 years.
Dick was a member of First Reformed Church in Oostburg. He was a member of the American Legion in Oostburg for many years. He enjoyed playing cards, bingo, and recycling.
Dick is survived by his children, Donna (Tom) Klujeske of Oostburg, Roland (Sue) Preder of Sheboygan Falls; son-in-law, Wendel Voskuil; 10 grandchildren; great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren; sister, Jane TenHaken; sisters-in-law, Ellen Preder, Mary Otte, Jeanne Stutsman; brothers-in-law, William Pietenpol and Manuel Martinez. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Dick was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Preder; daughter, Carol (Craig) Dees Voskuil; parents; sisters, Margaret (Ralph) Omechin, Betty (Art) Sebald, Margie (Harold) Kempink; brothers, Gordon, Lloyd (Josephine), Gerald, Warren (Grace), Frederick and Rolland “Jack” Preder; sisters-in-law, Ruth Martinez, Barbara Pietenpol; brothers-in-law, Donald Otte, Russell Stutsman.
A funeral service for Dick will be held at Wenig Funeral Home in Oostburg on Sunday, November 7, 2021, at 1:00pm with Pastor Brian Taylor officiating. Burial will take place at Sunrise Memorial Gardens.
Relatives and friends may greet the family at the funeral home from 11:00 am until the time of service.
Memorial donations can be made in Dick’s name.
For additional information and online condolences please visit www.wenigfh.com.
The Staff of Wenig Funeral Home in Oostburg (920-564-2771) is assisting the Preder family.
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