Warren E. Preston Sr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Rye – Warren E. Preston, Sr., 77, of Rye, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 14, 2016 at his home surrounded by loving family. Mr. Preston born November 22, 1938 in Northfield, MN, a son of the late Alfred W. and Irma L. (Bice) Preston. Warren was raised in Mankato, MN and after graduation from high school; he enlisted in the United States Navy. He served his country honorably for over 10 years, returned home, and completed his Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from Mankato State University; and later, earned a Master’s degree in Business Administration. His career included several leadership roles. He worked as a commodities broker for many years before owning his own business until he retired in the early 1990s. He and the love of his life, Patricia A. (Laven) Preston relocated to Rye in 2013 to be near family. In addition to Patricia, Warren leaves his sons, Warren E. Preston, Jr. of Concord, Brian P. Preston and his wife Yvonne of Hookset and Bradley T. Preston and his wife Ajai of Laconia; his daughter, Kimberly Pope and her husband, Kerry of Rye and his brother Alfred Preston and his wife Marcella of Ft. Myers, FL. He is also survived by his nine grandchildren, Joshua, Madeline, Julia, Grace, Cole, Josh, Ryan, Kyle and Kaylee, his great grandchild, Alyia and many nieces, nephews, friends and associates. He was predeceased by his parents, his sister Sheryl Stouffer and his grandson, Zachary Preston. Graveside services with full military honors will be held at 11 am on Friday, March 11, 2016 at NH State Veterans Cemetery, 110 Daniel Webster Hwy, Rt. 3, Boscawen, NH. Family and friends are respectfully invited. If desired, the family requests memorial donations to Bethany Church, 500 Breakfast Hill Road, Greenland, NH.

Warren E. Preston Sr.

November 22, 1938 - February 14, 2016