Richard P. Preske

Richard P. Preske, 90, of Evansville, passed away Monday, July 11, 2022 at University Healthcare. Richard was born June 24, 1932 in Evansville to the late Felix and Mary (Kissel) Preske. He worked as an electronics technician for Barnes Television for 35 years. Richard also served the Diocese of Evansville as deacon having been ordained in 1981. During his time as a deacon, Richard served as a Pastoral Associate at Holy Rosary Parish, the Parish Life Coordinator at Blessed Sacrament Parish and for twelve years he served as the Ohio Valley Hospice Bereavement Follow Up and Spiritual Director. Surviving Richard are his wife of 69 years, Joan (Martin) Preske; daughters, Kim Alexander, Joan (Mark) Frazer, Judy Preske, Lori (Jeff) Schapker, Susan Preske and Amy (Chris) Preske Rose; two sons, Dr. Richard J. (Kate) Preske and Mark Preske; one brother, Marvin (Ann) Preske; seventeen grandchildren and nineteen great grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Richard was preceded in death by two sisters, Sr. M. Angeline Preske, OSB and Theresa Martin; brothers, John Preske, Rev. Felix Preske, Rev. Venantius Preske, Henry Preske and Aloysius Preske and by a son-in-law, Dave Alexander. There will be a Mass of Christian Burial held at 10:00 AM on Friday, July 15, 2022 at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Rev. David Nunning, Rev. Christopher Droste, priests and deacons of the diocese officiating. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family from 3:00 until 7:00 PM on Thursday at Pierre Funeral Home, 2601 W. Franklin Street, where there will be a memorial service held at 4:00 PM. Friends may also visit with the family from 9:30 AM until service time on Friday at St. Boniface Catholic Church, 418 N. Wabash Ave. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staffs of University Healthcare and Heart to Heart Hospice for all of their kind and compassionate care. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Boniface Catholic Church, 418 N. Wabash Ave, Evansville, IN 47712 or to Catholic Charities, 2111 Stringtown Road, Evansville, IN 47711. Condolences may be made online at www.pierrefuneralhome.com.

Richard P. Preske

June 24, 1932 - July 11, 2022