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Martin Siegfried Preuss, age 83, of Vero Beach, passed away on Saturday, June 30th, 2018.
He was born July 19, 1934 in West Chester, Pennsylvania and moved to Vero Beach in 2002, coming from Poughkeepsie, New York.
Mr. Preuss was a United States Army veteran of the Korean War, having served as Military Police.
He was a graduate of the New York Institute of Banking, spending 40 years in banking and retiring as Senior Vice President.
Mr. Preuss was a 53 year member of AA, a member of LaGrange Lions Club, Rotary Club of LaGrange, and was an elected member of The Town Board of LaGrange, NY. He was also a life-member of Chelsea Yacht Club and their Treasurer for 19 years.
Mr. Preuss was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church, Vero Beach and was Past Treasurer of The Auxiliary of Indian River Medical Center, a 15 year member volunteering in the hospital emergency room.
Mr. Preuss was an adopted son and the oldest of three children. He loved playing golf most days.
He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Barbara Preuss; daughter, Alison Preuss of Vero Beach; grandsons, John and Steven Choate of Texas; and great-grandson, Steven Joshua Choate of San Diego, CA, brothers, Fred Preuss and Paul (Becky) Preuss and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents, Rev. Frederick E. and Alice M. Starkloph Preuss.
A Memorial Service will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, July 7th, at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Vero Beach.
Contributions may be made to Our Savior Lutheran Church, 1850 6th Ave., Vero Beach, FL 32960.
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Diane Sipos - Friends
July 5, 2018, 11:36 am
Barbara and family, Steve and I are so sorry to hear of Marty’s passing. We have many fond memories of you both. Marty was such a nice guy! May many wonderful memories be of some consolation in this time of sadness. Thought and prayers are with you. Fondly, Diane Sipos
Mary Heller - Friend
July 5, 2018, 11:36 am
Dear Barbara, Alison, and all, It was with such sadness I heard about Marty’s passing. So many many memories of our lives here in Poughkeepsie. May God comfort you and bring peace to your lives.
Vinnie Hannan Coonradt - Friend
July 6, 2018, 11:35 am
Dear Barbara, I’m so sorry to hear of Marty’s passing. You blessed with so many wonderful memories at St. John’s.
Smith - Friend
July 6, 2018, 11:35 am
Dear Barbara, I am so sorry to hear that Marti passed away. He sure did much for St. John’s and also La Grange Lions. I am sure that all will have many happy memories of him. May your memories give you strength at this time. With much sympathy, Betty Smith
Cheryl Lindmark Moreau - Friend
July 10, 2018, 11:34 am
We send our sympathy to you and your family with love from the Lindmark family of St. John’s, Poughkeepsie.