Donald Leon Preston, age 97 of West Bend, Wisconsin passed away Friday, March 10, 2023 at his residence. He was born May 21, 1925 in Ainsworth, Wisconsin the son of Chester and Lily Preston.

Donald was raised in Pearson, Wisconsin and attended the University of Minnesota, class of 1945. He married Edna Mae Schimmel, September 21, 1951 and was employed for the city of Milwaukee. Donald was baptized in 1949 as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses and was a member of West Bend Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses.

Donald is survived by his children, Thomas (Louise) Preston, Vicki (Joseph) Shanovich, Julie (Edwin) Caban, nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Edna, brother John and sister Joan Aderholdt.

There will be a Memorial Service for Donald at 2:00 PM on Saturday, March 25, 2023, a visitation will be from 1:00 PM until the time of the service at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 6823 Wildwood Road, West Bend, Wisconsin.

The Phillip Funeral Home has been entrusted with the final arrangements.