Omer Kenneth Preston Jr.

About Omer

Omer Kenneth Preston Jr., 75, of Bemidji, MN died Saturday, April 1, 2023 at the Sanford Bemidji Medical Center.

He was born on April 9, 1947, in Park River, ND, the son of Omer Sr. and Eva (Wilcox) Preston. At the age of 3 his family moved to Bemidji, MN, where he was raised and educated. As a young man he moved to Arizona and started his career in Mining. He began as a Core Driller, and worked his way up to Lead Technician, Heavy Equipment Operator, a Pit Boss, and drove huge 240 ton Haul Trucks.

He married Loretta Alvarez in Arizona, and together they raised their daughters. In 1999 he moved back to Minnesota, and drove long haul truck over the road. He enjoyed watching the News, and especially enjoyed Old Western TV shows and movies.

He is survived by his: Daughters, Tina Hamilton, Lynda (Valerio) Garcia, Jeannie Preston, 4 Grandchildren, 6 Great-Grandchildren, Step-Son, Jon (Karen) Puffe, Sisters, Kathryn Osmundson, Lorraine Brownlee, Naomi Erickson, Penny Huffman, Candy Kilpala.

He was preceded in death by his: parents, daughter Eva Preston, wife Olive, siblings Donna Settingsgard, Gwen Mouton, Lucine Renskers, Vivian Fisher, John Rodney Preston, Janice Bahr, Lanny Preston, Rodger Preston, and Ernie Preston.

memorial service

Memorial Services for Omer

April 7, 2023

Cease Family Funeral Home 2807 Irvine Ave NW, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Interment will be at the Greenwood Cemetery in Bemidji, MN.

Funeral/Cremation Provider: Cease Family Funeral Home